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Rent increase notice with piggy bank showing financial strain

Filling out Form 4a for rent increase?

1st June 2026, 2 days ago | 6

Back in July/Aug 2023, I had reason to sack the letting agents and bring the management in-house. I’d already decided...

Landlord arranging a washing machine repair in a rental property during a tenancy dispute over appliance responsibilities.

Appliance repairs for landlords?

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15th May 2026, 3 weeks ago | 9

Hello, I would like to hear other landlords views on appliance repairs. Contractually, my new ASTs state I am not...

Hands signing a tenancy agreement with keys on the document, highlighting uncertainty over tenant move-out dates.

AST versus licence in rent to rent agreement?

Author: Readers Question

7th April 2026, 2 months ago | 12

Hello, I have several properties on a Rent to Rent agreement with a Property Management company. In view of the...

Existing AST and Assured Periodic Tenancy from 1st of May?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The government will publish online sometime in March 2026, their document to be given to existing tenants on AST. (Probably...

Black mould spreading across a damp bedroom wall corner above wooden flooring

What action can be taken when tenants fail to manage damp?

Author: Readers Question

16th February 2026, 4 months ago | 11

The weather in England has been very wet. Additionally, there has been very little frost. Consequently, the moisture has not...

EPC certificate and energy efficiency rating chart highlighting questions around Section 21 eviction rules

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 6 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

Piggy bank beside coins and a small house illustrating questions about recovering a tenancy deposit

Tenancy pre 2007 not put into a deposit scheme?

Author: Readers Question

11th December 2025, 6 months ago | 3

Hi. I am currently dealing with the estate of a friend. I have established that his Assured Shorthold Tenancy commenced...

Hand holding a large bundle of banknotes with question marks above, illustrating uncertainty about rent and UC payments

Rent in advance and last month’s rent?

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14th November 2025, 7 months ago | 4

Hello. I’ve got a potential tenant that is claiming UC. His BAP period is 17 – 16th of the month....

Fees and charges text with a blurred digital background, a question mark sign, and for sale sign with a red cross

Lost sales because of high ground rent charges?

Author: Readers Question

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Hi, Folks, Over the last few years I have sold most of my rental properties situated in the suburbs of...

Gardener pruning fruit tree branch with secateurs and gloves

Licence to Occupy for Landscaper Handyman?

Author: Readers Question

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 12

I have a property that has become vacant. I also have a guy/acquaintance who is a Landscaper and Handyman I’ve...

Wooden house on stacked coins with family figures and question mark about local housing allowance.

Local Authority want to put the local housing allowance rate on the AST?

Author: Readers Question

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello Everyone, I am in the process of letting my property through a council. The rent is higher than the...

Custom Clauses For Assured Shorthold Tenancy?

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14th May 2024, 2 years ago | 31

I’m about to renew an AST and wanted to know if any landlords on this wonderful forum have added any...

Illustration of houses with the word eviction, symbolising Section 21 rental evictions

Section 21 with no lease – Help!

Author: Readers Question

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I bought my first buy to let house in 2012 with a tenant in situ, and being naive and...

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Rent increase paperwork dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I want to make a 5% rent increase for tenants who are on assured shorthold periodic tenancies. I have...

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What is considered a fair rent increase or are there limitations?

Author: Readers Question

25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hello, I currently have two properties, both of which have AST for 12 months. The current tenants have lived in...

Pic of eviction letter to tenant s21 landlord won't leave

S21 issued, one tenant vacated not sure on the second tenant?

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, I’m trying to help someone who has vacated a property that is on a joint AST. No notice has...

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HMO house with AST – two of four tenants are leaving?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, Two out of four tenants on an AST with a Lambeth HMO licence have given individual notice until 31/3/24....

Minimum notice required to leave?

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27th October 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a tenant who on the 25th Oct informed me she would be leaving on the 31st Oct...

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Tenants damaging property?

Author: Readers Question

18th September 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I was happy with my agent until they decided to retire and sold out to what turned out to...

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Transitioning tenant – Is the AST affected?

Author: Readers Question

15th September 2023, 3 years ago | 4

This is a first for me so looking for some advice please! A tenant has contacted me to say they have...

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