Lettings & Management

Sec 21 issued, 1 tenant leaves, 1 stays?

Author: Readers Question

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hi, I have been a landlord for 20 years and am now selling all my properties, one a year, as...

Why Finland shows that rent controls don’t work

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

A growing private rental sector crisis in the UK with landlords leaving and rents increasing has seen a growing clamour...

Tenant deceased – permitted occupier not paying rent?

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I have recently been notified that the tenant on the agreement has passed away following no rental payments. His...

Social housing landlords slammed for not complying with complaint orders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman says that a quarter of the complaint handling failure orders (CHFOs) issued in the last three months...

S21 notice/Rent arrears/repossession order?

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 45

Hello, I have a question: My tenant is in rent arrears by 6 months and those arrears now stand at...

Do I have to renew EPC?

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, Can someone please help? I am in my 70’s and only let two properties, I’m not an experienced landlord....

PRS will drop £224bn in value if ‘accidental landlords’ leave

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

If amateur or accidental landlords are eradicated from the private rented sector (PRS), there would be 383,600 fewer homes to...

Evidence from solicitors?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have a tenant who has contacted a solicitor regarding the condition of the flat’s drainage problem, mould, damp...

Flagship government campaign empowers social tenants to complain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

A new government campaign will urge social housing tenants to complain about substandard housing as part of its flagship ‘Make...

EPC accuracy and financial decisions?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, Landlords are relying on an EPC to be accurate. Significant decisions are being made based on the EPC information. These...

Fire test certificate needed?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I let a 5 bed semi detached. The house is over 2 floors, ground and first. I have radio...

City council urges ‘Awaab’s law’ to cover ALL rented homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Planned legislation known as ‘Awaab’s law’ that will make councils and housing associations fix reported health hazards – including damp...

Proof of tenancy for UC?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, My excellent tenant of 8 years standing wishes to apply for universal credit. The requirements state : We will...

Landlords are quitting the PRS because of Government ‘indifference’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

A property expert has slammed the government’s ‘indifference’ for the growing crisis in the private rented sector (PRS) as landlords...

Tax incentives for energy efficiencies urged for landlords in Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Tax incentives that would help landlords deliver energy efficiencies in private rented housing should be introduced in Wales, a report...

Educating tenants and property visits are key in fighting mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Landlords should be educating their tenants and inspecting properties regularly in a bid to combat the issues that come with...

TDS Resolution extends its service to letting agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Letting agents can now access the mediation and conciliation service from TDS Resolution that landlords and tenants already enjoy. The...

NRLA hails landmark ruling on rent-to-rent companies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st March 2023, 3 years ago | 5

A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court has been welcomed by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) that delivers clarification...