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Private paying tenants – How large and secure should their income be?

Author: Readers Question

16th July 2013, 13 years ago | 13

We let out properties mainly to Housing Benefit tenants. Despite the general assertions on this site, we haven’t had substantial...

Can Edinburgh Council ban Wooden floors in my HMO?

Author: Readers Question

16th July 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I’ve had a 5 double bedroom double upper Georgian property in Leith which I bought and renovated 12 years ago....

Prescribed Information – Landlords or Agents Details?

Author: Readers Question

16th July 2013, 13 years ago | 4

Ive just read an article about a company who have set up to find “loop holes” in the deposit system...

Help please – Lost NHBC certificate and lender won’t remortgage

Author: Readers Question

16th July 2013, 13 years ago | 9

I need an urgent help please. I purchased a property off auction last November. I am at the stage of...

New tenant but company paying the bills – Reader requests help

Author: Readers Question

15th July 2013, 13 years ago | 18

How should I document the arrival of new tenant? I let a 3 bedroom property to 3 professionals last year...

Readers account of an ongoing eviction by their agents

Author: Readers Question

12th July 2013, 13 years ago | 14

We have a tenant who is a single mum and she has been in the property since December 2011. One...

Issuing a Section 21 on the start of a tenancy – Readers Question

Author: Readers Question

11th July 2013, 13 years ago | 28

I have often read that Landlords issue a Section 21 notice at the start of a tenancy. My Question is...

Another Foxtons case from 2010 – reader requests help

Author: Readers Question

10th July 2013, 13 years ago | 2

Sorry to have to re-visit the issue of Foxtons again! I’m afraid it is the same story of unfair renewal...

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Best practice for LANDLORDS (e-news compilation)

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

If in doubt ASK Learning from other peoples experiences is often far more cost effective than making mistakes of your...

Certificate of Lawfulness for a HMO

Author: Readers Question

9th July 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I have a question regarding what would be acceptable information for a planning department to give a Certificate of Lawfulness...

Unfair Section 21 Notice – Tenants Cry for HELP!

Author: Readers Question

9th July 2013, 13 years ago | 82

My landlord has issued me with a section 21 because I have asked for certain information regarding where my deposit...

Who is responsible for council tax when a property is abandoned?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2013, 13 years ago | 37

My understanding is that when a tenant abandons a property, they are responsible for the utility bills (gas, water, electric,...

Bond disputes, data protection – tenant request advice

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I was renting from an agent and when the landlord returned they gave him my phone no. and he rang...

Ground Rent – real or racket ?

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 20

I bought 3 properties off-plan in 2008, and was assured that rental demand would be high. However in this particular...

Shared student house let for my son – strategy advice request

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 5

I have a house for my student son and three friends. My question is quite simple. Would you do a...

My Tenant has gone “Sour”

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 15

I have a current tenant, a lady of appx 35 with an 8yr old daughter, who has, can I say,...

Standalone Inventory Software – Any suggestions please?

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 43

Do you know of a standalone software package for inventories that let’s you insert time and date stamped photos into...

What if my Property Agents go bust?

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 4

The Property Agents I am using appear to be going downhill. I have not been paid for 2 months. Is...

A licence for sharers?

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I rent a house to sharers. The tenants’ rent is all inclusive. It is an unlicensed HMO. Historical each individual...

Fair wear and tear? Landlord needs advice on dispute with Housing Association

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I entered a contract with Sheppards Bush Housing Association “SBHA” for three years at agreed rent of £310 per week....