Tag: eviction process

Tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, six months ago, I rented three rooms in my house via a high street estate agent. Each single tenant...

Tenant’s son is smoking in bed?

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17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 20

My tenant has been with me for over 10 years. When she moved into the premises she had two children...

Pet allergies and the Renters’ Rights Bill?

Author: Readers Question

1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I own a Victorian house that I converted into four flats. I’ve sold one, rent out two, and live...

Why your landlord insurance might not cover you for subletting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Subletting has become a common practice in recent years but can be dangerous especially if a tenant is subletting without...

No fault evictions? You are having a laugh!

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23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 37

I just finished my second no fault eviction in 20 years. It came after three attempts of evicting the same...

What can I do about my tenant’s rent arrears?

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11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, my tenant has accrued rent arrears of £15,750 and counting, with unpaid rent dating back to December 2023. A...

Post-RRB: How will evictions work at end of an AST agreement?

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello all, I’m hoping this isn’t a silly question, however it would be great to know what people think about...

Can I still evict a tenant with rent arrears despite council intervention?

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19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Hi, I am evicting a tenant who has been verbally abusive and threatening, and generally uncooperative. His rent is £795...

How many laws do landlords have to comply with?

Author: Tessa Shepperson

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

We all know that landlords have to comply with a lot of legislation but how much legislation is that? You...

How to deal with tenant who hasn’t paid any rent?

Author: Readers Question

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 25

Hi, we had rented our 2 bedroom flat in London at the end of October 2023 through a estate agent....

Taking Local Authority to SCC?

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12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, I understand that local authority housing departments routinely advise tenants issued with Section 21 to stay in the property....

Rights to remove tenant’s belongings at end of notice period?

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10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I have a tenant who is a professional psychiatrist. She has been weirdly difficult to deal with, and I...

How to recover rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi everyone, please can I get some advice on how to proceed. Tenants have an outstanding balance of around £3000...

I’m not a charity: Is it time to issue a Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Hi, I’ve been a landlord since 2005 and I’ve never issued a Section 21. However, I’m about to change that...

Lodger or tenant?

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3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hello all, I have ended up in court with the lodger as they refuse to leave after the notice to...

Should I accept fortnightly rent payments after serving a Section 21?

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2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I have tenant who has been served a Section 21 (mortgage increases have taken the profit away and I’m...

Can the council rehouse my disabled tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I was granted possession after a wait of over 7 months. Since one of my tenants is disabled, the...

Section 21 rejected by solicitor without full explanation?

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3rd June 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Hi, I’m hoping someone can advise me on an issue encountered with a Section 21 I have served. The tenant...

Legal expert gives crucial advice to landlords on rent arrears and eviction challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

In a challenging and uncertain time for landlords, one legal expert gives advice no landlord will want to miss. Solicitor...

Adult son left in property after tenant moved out?

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am looking for advice from Property118 readers, I issued a Section 8 notice to my tenant, who has...