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Migrating to managing agent from residents’ management Co?

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12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 34

Hello, We are a small block of 7 flats with a mix of owner occupiers and owners who let their...

Claim for damage against a tenant who has moved out?

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25th April 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I would like some advice from Property118 readers. My previous tenants caused considerable damage and carried out unauthorised electric work...

Section 21 – essential documents?

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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...

HMRC will get a tax ‘gold mine’ with the new landlord database

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23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 24

The Renters’ Reform Bill has unveiled a new database that could turn into a tax ‘gold mine’ for HMRC to...

Management Co’s long-term use of our parking space, without our knowledge?

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5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, We own a leasehold flat with a designated parking space in an underground car park. The property has been...

Minimum room size for HMO?

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16th June 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Hello, the national legal minimum room size for an HMO is 6.51 sq.m. However, several local authorities have set higher...

Does my tenant have the right to remove an air source heat pump?

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6th July 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, looking for advice, please. My tenant took it upon himself to install an air source heat pump without informing...

Order of possession granted- What do I need to do next?

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12th July 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a problem tenant and served S21 in April. Only since the S21 expired the tenant has started...

Tenant gave false details – What do I do next?

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25th July 2023, 3 years ago | 21

Hi all, we have a tenant who rented a flat from us. We did ID and NRLA checks and he...

Anyone leased a property to a council under a five-year lease?

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25th July 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, has anyone leased a property to a council under a five-year lease and had any problems getting it back?...

Am I still a guarantor?

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31st July 2023, 3 years ago | 47

Hi, a bit of of advice needed. I was a guarantor on an AST for 6 months and at the...

Tenant ignored leak from shower cubical?

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1st August 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, a tenant has ignored a leak from a shower cubical for months. The upshot is that I had to...

Help with selective licensing form?

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10th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I was trying to fill in the selective licensing form online, and I came across an abbreviation which I...

HMO license solicitors?

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15th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, we have a student HMO property in Camden; unfortunately due to an administration error the license wasn’t renewed and...

Trouble with managing agent over directorship?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I own a flat in a block of 15 flats. Some of them are rented and some of us...

Rental flat with water ingress, how can I speed up section 20?

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31st October 2023, 2 years ago | 14

Hello all, I’m hoping that someone can help with this matter. Our grand floor flat in a building of 7...

Do I need to hand out the How to Rent leaflet?

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5th December 2023, 2 years ago | 22

Hello, I have provided the How to Rent literature to my tenants when they moved in (and used a great...

Tenant’s deposit not registered by agent?

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5th December 2023, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, Where does the landlord stand from the legal point on the following scenario? Tenant paid deposit when he moved...

Can I change to SPV from a trading limited co. that I no longer need?

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21st December 2023, 2 years ago | 7

I’ve got a limited company that has accumulated surplus profits over many years and zero liabilities. I am now out...

What happens if my tenant doesn’t remove her belongings?

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5th February 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, Finally, after 8 months I have had the court bailiffs in to repossess my property. However, the tenant wasn’t...

Joint landlord but single name on a PCOL application?

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20th February 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hello, we have both landlord names on the AST and other paperwork which is all in order. But when you...

What to do if tenant has forged tenancy agreement?

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27th February 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I have a big issue as I recently discovered the tenant at my address has forged a tenancy agreement....

My tenants’ solicitor is demanding costs!

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12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hello, We have been trying to evict our tenants for the last 9 months as we are selling the property. Court...

My tenant is expecting – advice?

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12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, first time posting on here so please go easy on me! One of my tenants has just mentioned that...