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Mould (mold?) and Condensation Problems
Like most landlords I have tenants who don’t open windows, dry their washing on radiators and cause mold and condensation problems.
Universal Credit Debate
The Universal Credit, due to be introduced in October 2013, is a new scheme which aims to simplify the benefits system by combining...
SpareRoom reports a massive rise in shared accommodation ...
House shares with six or more bedrooms are the fastest-growing property type on the SpareRoom website as landlords react to increased...
Ombudsman Services Targets NALS Agents
With the National Approved Letting Scheme “NALS” conference being held on Thursday 4th October, the recent offer from Ombudsman...
Private Rented Sector Licencing Debate
Richard Cubitt, a reader of Property118 has submitted the following summary of Private Rented Sector Licencing. In an email to the...
Setting up an HMO from scratch by @HMOlandlady
So, I’m doing what I promised I’d never do – manage some else’s HMOs. Over the years I understood why lettings agents were...
98% of rent deposit refunds are never disputed claim AIIC
As the number of renters rise year-on-year, the number of deposit squabbles increase. Though just two per cent of tenancies end in...