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.
Installing EPC improvements myself — but is it tax deductible?
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27th February 2026, 6 months ago | 6
Instructing court bailiffs after possession granted from violent tenant?
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23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 17
Can new tenants just cancel and walk away?
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23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 5
Leaving the UK – Statutory Residence Test?
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18th February 2026, 7 months ago | 10
Landlords pet allergies being ignored?
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17th February 2026, 7 months ago | 6
Tenant referencing under the Renters’ Rights Act?
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17th February 2026, 7 months ago | 16
Putting your home address on Labour’s public Landlord Database?
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16th February 2026, 7 months ago | 14
What action can be taken when tenants fail to manage damp?
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16th February 2026, 7 months ago | 11
My long-term tenant’s health seems to be failing – what should a landlord do?
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13th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4
Can indemnity insurance help with building work?
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13th February 2026, 7 months ago | 5
Tenant demanding compensation for mould?
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12th February 2026, 7 months ago | 13
Tenant in prison – can I serve a Section 8?
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11th February 2026, 7 months ago | 13
Council tax for HMO’s with tenants on benefits?
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9th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4
Deed of surrender or email advising leaving date?
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5th February 2026, 7 months ago | 15
Why invest in property today amid tightening legislation?
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4th February 2026, 7 months ago | 6
Management company removed shareholders and votes?
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3rd February 2026, 7 months ago | 4