Landlords Questions
Welcome to the Landlord Questions archive. Here you will find real questions submitted by UK landlords, with clear answers provided by the Property118 community and editorial team. The archive covers tenancy management, buy-to-let finance, property tax, compliance, and succession planning. Each entry reflects real-world scenarios faced by landlords, along with practical guidance and case studies that can help you make better decisions.
Help with refused HMO licence?
Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate lease. I paid for it,
Fire Risk assessment needed for sale – Cladding needs sign-off?
We have a problem trying to sell our 1st floor Local Authority Flat/Maisonette, which the council deem a house. We have buyers lined...
Lifting a stayed possession order notice of issue?
In January, I obtained a N206A Notice of Issue (accelerated possession claim), following the service of a Section 21 notice and accompanying...
Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?
I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem.
My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science.
Late rent payments and no inspections what would you do?
I’m beyond frustrated and need some real talk from fellow landlords. My letting agent has consistently failed to pay my rental income...
The chains, they are collapsing?
Hello Everyone, Some house prices are weakening area-dependent, and as a consequence, the mortgage lenders are being more cautious...
Legislation without evidential foundation?
As Awaab’s law has been written into statute, it’s worth understanding how laws based on false assumptions may lead to...
Evicting a tenant who’s already left legally?
I’m hoping someone can help me. I originally contacted you in March when my tenant disappeared. I issued him a Section 21, which...
Help with rental property lease extension?
Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on extending the lease for my rental property, which is approaching the dreaded 80-year short...
Freeholders lose challenge to leasehold reform?
Freeholders launched a case under human rights law, claiming their rights would be infringed if leaseholders were allowed to benefit...
Malicious damage by ex-tenants?
Mark Alexander’s recent article about malicious damage made interesting reading, but leaves out one scenario which I`m sure would...
Why is the government punishing landlords with long enforced voids?
Can anyone else get over the stupidity of forcing landlords to keep properties which fail to sell empty for in excess of 12 months?
Why is the Renters’ Rights Bill a hopeless sham for landlords and tenants?
There is a huge elephant in the room surrounding the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) and its hapless legislation, and guess what?