Tag: Landlord advice

Navigating pet rights under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2025, 9 months ago | 10

The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces big changes to how landlords must handle tenant requests to keep pets. While many landlords...

Paul Shamplina launches Talkin’ Property for straight-talking landlord advice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 12 months ago | 0

A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched. Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has...

What can a landlord do about late deposit protection claims?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2025, 12 months ago | 12

As a landlord I can’t really excuse the fact that I didn’t protect the tenants until four years too late,...

Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2025, 12 months ago | 10

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the...

Can my letting agent withhold rent to cover water leak repairs?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2025, 12 months ago | 9

My rental flat recently suffered significant water damage due to a leak from the flat above. My main contact at...

What happens to tenants in 2030 if the property is not up to a “c” on the EPC?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 14

I have a block of 6 flats in a Victorian property in a conservation area and all of the tenants...

Why the abolition of Section 21 will backfire on tenants

Author: Landlord Crusader

4th April 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The Renters’ Rights Bill and its mission to abolish Section 21 so called ‘no-fault’ evictions isn’t just a slap in...

Dealing with tenants complaints about mould?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hello, I hope someone may be able to help. I seem to have tenants from hell. I have only one...

Is The Renters Rights Bill Loophole Hysteria Justified?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

18th February 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Avoid costly mistakes in property investment with this expert tenancy agreement tip! Learn how to protect your rental property and...

Incentivise the tenant to vacate before the Section 21 expires?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The tenant has rented the two-bedroom mid terrace house since 2009 and is now five months in rent arrears. A...

Using a court injunction to gain access for repairs?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Hi, I’m having a terrible time with our tenant and we have issued a Section 21.  The tenant has been...

What would you do? Newbie landlord looking for advice!

Author: Readers Question

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 37

Dear landlords, first off, please excuse any initial ignorance on my behalf as this is fairly new territory. I have...

Practical Guidance for Property Owners with “Guaranteed Rent” Agreements

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

If you’ve let your property to a serviced accommodation provider who promised “guaranteed rent,” the recent VAT ruling in HMRC...

RRB – Will it come into effect as proposed or is it just scare tactics?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Will the RRB come into effect with it’s proposed changes or is it just scare tactics? If so, it’s already...

How should a landlord handle a troubling student tenant?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2024, 1 year ago | 24

Hi, we have a 3 bedroom student HMO where one of the students has been continually aggressive towards her fellow...

Tenant’s lies cause £10,000 damage after marijuana farm found in rental property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2024, 1 year ago | 4

A landlord uncovered £10,000 in damages to his rental property after discovering it had been used as a marijuana farm....

Final inspection with confrontational tenant – should I attend with agent?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 1 year ago | 20

Hi all, I’m getting close to the end of the 18-month fixed-term tenancy, which has felt like a nightmare from...

Should I sell my flat despite my loyal tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th November 2024, 1 year ago | 9

Hi, I have an ex-local authority one bed flat in Norwich which I have owned for 9 years. I bought...

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

Author: Readers Question

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I have a 2-bed flat with 20-year-old storage heaters still in working order. The electrician who reset one recently...