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Is a leaseholder liable for water damage to flats below?
I am a leaseholder of a top flat of a multi-storey building. A water leak occurred on the flats underneath mine on Sunday, 13/7/2025. The fire brigade was called, and according to my tenant, they advised to keep an eye out for any leaks
Carol Moscardini left the latest comment at 09:04 on 15/01/2026
Landlords: Should I stay or should I sell?
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The Clash song ‘Should I stay or should I go’ should become the anthem for landlords everywhere because the chasm between Britain’s private landlords and the Westminster bubble has never been wider. On one side stand millions of ordinary people
Michael Parsons left the latest comment at 17:58 on 17/01/2026
Falling rents set a new record as landlord investment drops
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Rents across Great Britain ended 2025 lower than where they began for the first time on record, as softer demand, easing pressures in London and falling investor activity reshaped the lettings market.
The findings from Hamptons found that newly agreed rents dropped by 0.7%
Housing Minister dismisses fears that regulation will force small landlords out
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Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market.
During a debate in Parliament, Conservative MP Edward Leigh warned that imposing more regulations on small landlords would cause them to leave the private rented sector
Phil Landlord left the latest comment at 21:42 on 18/01/2026
Discrimination against benefit tenants under the Renters’ Rights Act?
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The Renters’ Rights Act is trying to prevent overt discrimination (blanket no DSS policies) when private letting.
At the moment, if a tenant approaches you, and they are claiming benefits at an existing address, then this claim is tied to this specific circumstance at this particular time
DSR DSR left the latest comment at 11:55 on 21/01/2026
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