Advice Archives - Page 9 of 49

Man holding finger to lips with question mark symbol, representing tenant rights in leaseholder meetings

Do tenants have the right to speak at leaseholder budget meetings?

Author: Readers Question

28th January 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hello, I’m part of a block of leasehold flats with 51 units. Some flats are owned outright by residents, while...

Concept illustration of landlord challenges under Section 24 tax rules.

Is it time for a Landlord Equality Bill?

Author: Readers Question

27th January 2025, 1 year ago | 26

It’s time to demand a landlord equality bill, where landlords are not discriminated against, with our character assassinated by a...

Students in shared house discussing changes to HMO tenancy agreement

One of three tenants is leaving a student HMO?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Hi Everyone, My daughter is at university and sharing a 3-bedroom HMO with two other tenants, and one is moving...

Wooden house on stacked coins with family figures and question mark about local housing allowance.

Local Authority want to put the local housing allowance rate on the AST?

Author: Readers Question

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello Everyone, I am in the process of letting my property through a council. The rent is higher than the...

Model house under glass dome with tenancy agreement and question mark symbolizing protected tenancy concerns

Is my tenant still protected by the ‘Protected Tenancy’?

Author: Readers Question

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Hello, I bought a property in 2003 which had tenants in situ with a protected tenancy. They had been moved...

Man holding model house with tag asking “Am I a landlord?” representing rent-free property arrangement.

Does a rent-free arrangement make her a tenant?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2025, 1 year ago | 27

When my father died, his Will specified that I was to purchase a property for his long term live in...

Silhouette of a man standing inside a large blue question mark, symbolizing uncertainty.

Can Section 21 notice apply to a sitting tenant?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2025, 1 year ago | 9

Hi, I bought a property with a sitting tenant who has been residing at the property for over four years...

Worried landlord with question marks surrounding Renters Rights Bill uncertainty

RRB – Will it come into effect as proposed or is it just scare tactics?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Will the RRB come into effect with it’s proposed changes or is it just scare tactics? If so, it’s already...

How will Renters’ Rights Bill change logistics of student rental market?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 21

Hi, still trying to get my head around how this is going to work in practice. I work within a...

Nightmare Tenant - eviction seems difficult

How to handle a nightmare tenant who needs to be evicted?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hello all, I am in a bit of trap and struggling to find a way out. When my ex-tenant wanted...

Young adults drinking and smoking at a party with question mark symbolizing concerns about antisocial behavior

Can I break my PSL lease due to a tenant’s ASB?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hi, I have recently joined the private sector leasing scheme (PSL) with my local council to help house local families....

Investor jumping between buy and sell decisions in the property market

Any landlords planning to get out and stop investing in the UK?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2025, 1 year ago | 22

The Renters Rights Bill (RRB) is being fast tracked through parliament, probably due to Labour holding the majority of the...

Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

Author: Readers Question

15th January 2025, 1 year ago | 22

I have been advised by an eviction specialist to issue a Section 21 instead of a Section 8 as in...

Person holding smartphone with Airbnb app in modern short-let apartment kitchen and living area

Short let comfort but management company pain?

Author: Readers Question

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Hi all, I’m seeking advice on an issue regarding my short-let/Airbnb property. Last month, I listed my purpose-built flat as...

House model with Section 21 eviction notice and question mark symbolizing landlord concerns.

How on earth are landlords expected to carry on with no safeguards?

Author: Readers Question

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

I have been a landlord for over 20 years now. I have only used Section 21 twice in all that...

Tenants catch ceiling leak with buckets while calling insurer after block insurance voided

Block buildings insurance voided by insurer?

Author: Readers Question

10th January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Hello everyone, a few months ago, my ground floor rental flat (part of a block of 6 flats) was extensively...

Bat flying over grass field with land for sale sign and question mark

Can communal land be sold and must I allow a bat roost survey?

Author: Readers Question

7th January 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Hi, I have owned two flats for 19 years, with tenants, and have been paying a maintenance charge to a...

Brick house with selective licensing admin folders and question mark symbol

Do I need to pay the selective licence admin charge if my tenant is moving out?

Author: Readers Question

7th January 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hi, I applied for a selective licence back in September, and only now has the council sent the invoice for...