Lettings & Management Archives - Page 93 of 135

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Eviction moratorium ‘sham’ as eviction cases soar in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Scotland’s moratorium on evictions has been branded as a ‘sham’ by critics after revelations that the number of tenants facing...

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Landlords criticised for not completing Selective Licensing forms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A council has criticised landlords in its area for not completing its selective licensing forms properly and says that out...

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Renters Reform Bill – Free webinar March 21st

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Renters Reform bill is gathering pace and could enter parliament as early as May. There are 12 proposals being...

Self-managing landlords looking to switch to agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Fears about the future of the private rented sector (PRS) are leaving many landlords considering whether they should sell up...

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Legal clarity on flat to flat water leaks?

Author: Readers Question

9th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, There was a leak from one flat down to several other flats caused by a damaged waste pipe from...

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Landlord insurance for flats?

Author: Readers Question

9th March 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi, I own a few flats that are in blocks, they are all unfurnished (so I have no contents) and...

Telltale signs on how spot a bad tenant!

Author: Readers Question

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A bad tenant could cost you thousands but how do you spot the bad ones? There are so many stories...

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My tenants want to apply for social housing?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 39

Hello, I am a private landlord. I had my tenants before 2016. They have been on a rolling tenancy since...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...