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.

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Persistent lack of rent top ups?

Author: Readers Question

1st July 2025, 11 months ago | 5

Hi everyone, I have an annoying situation. In 2023, the LHA paid most of the tenant’s rent excepting £25 pcm,...

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Should I go for a Section 8?

Author: Readers Question

1st July 2025, 11 months ago | 44

Hi all, I need a bit of advice? So, I’ve just had to cancel a order on a Section 21...

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Are EPCs fit for purpose?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2025, 11 months ago | 5

The EPC was initially created to provide an approximate measure of the performance of housing stock in the EU. It...

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Block management sent letter stating that no pets are allowed?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2025, 11 months ago | 30

Hi, the government rules under the Renters’ Rights Bill state that landlords cannot refuse a tenant’s request to have a...

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Is HMO licensing causing challenges for student landlords?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Hi, it would appear that gaining an HMO licence is bringing a number of unintended consequences, making being a landlord...

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Should I accept a retired tenant on benefits?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 26

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate some advice from landlords with experience renting to benefit claimants, especially older tenants. I’ve been offered...

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Directors liability insurance?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Hi, my daughter-in-law owns a flat in a block of four. She and another owner are Directors, the other two...

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Who is responsible for oven deep clean?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 13

Hi, I am looking for members of the Property118 forum to back me up on this. My agent has charged...

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Lease renewal – Is a solicitor actually needed?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 7

The property is a small commercial let and the current lease ends in December 2025. The tenant wants to renew...

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Best to let S21 go to hearing and fail, or rectify the issues and restart?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Scenario: I’ve had a tenant for 10 years with significant special needs. They are supported by a specialist housing association,...

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Help tenant hasn’t paid rent since February?

Author: Readers Question

24th June 2025, 12 months ago | 27

Hi all, The tenant moved in during 2023 and paid rent without issue for 20 months. However, as the property...

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Local Authority landlord licensing forcing homelessness?

Author: Readers Question

18th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

We have a conversion property with full planning permission for three two-bedroomed flats. Now, because of being forced to obtain...

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Advice on Docusigning a tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

17th June 2025, 12 months ago | 12

Hi there, Does anyone have any advice on the legality of a tenancy agreement being signed in advance of the tenancy...

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Contract where Renters’ Rights Bill will not apply?

Author: Readers Question

17th June 2025, 12 months ago | 15

The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) only applies to assured and assured shorthold ASTs. If the contract type is not one...

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When is the invoice charged to the leaseholder?

Author: Readers Question

13th June 2025, 12 months ago | 4

Leaseholders have the right to require the Freeholder to provide reasonable facilities to inspect the accounts, receipts and other documents...

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How to add the monetary judgement of the S21 possession order?

Author: Readers Question

11th June 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Hello, one of the challenges landlords face is that credit references do not automatically capture the non-payment of rental arrears...

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Joint freeholding shareholders should also be Directors?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Hello, We have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up and possibly 2 (more recent appointees) likely to resign as...

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Who is responsible for buildings insurance in a share of freehold property?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hello, I’m hoping for some advice or a steer in the right direction. I own a first-floor flat with a...