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Tenant died and adult son stayed but didn’t pay rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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28th January 2020, 6 years ago | 11

A tenant of mine recently died leaving behind her 18 year old son. Naturally I was very understanding and tried...

Which Solicitor is responsible for not recognising restriction on property?

Author: Readers Question

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1st March 2020, 6 years ago | 6

I have a restriction on a property as security against a loan lent to a property Director of a Company....

Tenant background checks reliable?

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6th July 2020, 6 years ago | 19

Recently I got a new tenant offer and the agency hired FCC Paragon to do the tenant’s background check for...

Global Estate Agent commission comparison

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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26th August 2020, 6 years ago | 3

The latest research by leading property recruitment specialists, Rayner Personnel, has revealed that despite the stick UK estate agents receive...

Wrongly given lodger agreement instead of AST?

Author: Readers Question

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1st February 2021, 5 years ago | 21

Hi I mistakenly rented out a self-contained studio flat annexed to my house to a young lady. I have given...

Unpicking reality from requirement – EICR?

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5th March 2021, 5 years ago | 9

Unpicking reality from requirement: Is it acceptable that an EICR is signed off by the company the electrician works for,...

Separation and stamp duty?

Author: Readers Question

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10th March 2021, 5 years ago | 5

If a couple agrees to separate permanently, but without getting a court order they will be treated for SDLT purposes...

Unsatisfactory EICR is an absolute shower?

Author: Readers Question

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13th April 2021, 5 years ago | 23

The electrician who recently did an EICR for my property found the installation “Unsatisfactory”, one of the reasons being that...

Change of rent payment date do I need extra paperwork?

Author: Readers Question

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12th May 2021, 5 years ago | 4

My tenant has asked to change their rent payment date as they have a change of wage payment date, which...

Can I insist on Shower rather than a bath?

Author: Readers Question

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15th July 2021, 5 years ago | 11

I am buying a 2-bed house off-plan, which specifies that there will be a bath with an overhead shower in...

View on flooring clauses in a tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

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23rd August 2021, 5 years ago | 31

Hi, I have just been having a discussion with my wife regarding costs and tenancy agreements, and I am curious...

Money better spent making a cash offer to vacate?

Author: Readers Question

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4th November 2021, 4 years ago | 10

I need to get possession of a flat from paying a tenant with whom I’m on good terms and rather...

Freeholder owns flats as freehold and not paying service charges?

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23rd March 2022, 4 years ago | 14

Hello, there, I’m looking for some advice, please. I own a flat in a block of 160 flats where the...

Can they build another 2 storeys on top of my block?

Author: Readers Question

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18th May 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hi everyone, I own a top floor flat in a 3 storey flat roof 1960’s Block and the new freeholders...

Landlord responsibility to notify LA of new tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

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2nd August 2022, 4 years ago | 25

Can anyone advise, please? I had a new tenant move in some time ago. I advised the tenant that he...

What is a Solicitor’s fee for signing a DPS form?

Author: Readers Question

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31st August 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hi, I have completed a statutory declaration to retrieve a deposit from the DPS. It has to be signed by...

Obtaining freehold of 2 end of block maisonettes

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13th September 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello all, Looking for some advice and guidance please. I own the leaseholds of two maisonettes (1 up, 1 down) on...

Do I need to renew a tenancy agreement every time the rent is increased?

Author: Readers Question

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12th October 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I am currently re-mortgaging three buy to let mortgages. Mortgage offers have been made, but the conveyancing solicitor appointed...

Leaseholder refusing to contribute towards ‘Major works’?

Author: Readers Question

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, Firstly thanks for taking the time to read my article/questions. I have recently acquired a property and freehold which...

Lodger’s room is almost self contained?

Author: Readers Question

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27th January 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, We live with our lodger in our only house. The room the room is more or less self-contained. We...

Tenant refuses to leave from property I was sold as vacant possession!

Author: Readers Question

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1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 39

Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice as to what to do in a very difficult situation I’ve landed in. I bought...

Tenant won’t move after section 21?

Author: Readers Question

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15th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – my tenant was served a section 21 and has now decided to defend it to gain time even...

Electrical certificate – replacing all the sockets?

Author: Readers Question

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20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, I have recently received a satisfactory electrical certificate. However, one recommendation is to change all the sockets due to...

Section 21 – essential documents?

Author: Readers Question

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9th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, a simple question hopefully! I have issued an S21 to my tenant and expect to have to apply for...