Tag: landlord best practice

The Section 8 misstep that left a landlord without possession

Author: Mark Alexander

14th November 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The landlord was dealing with persistent arrears and wanted a quicker route to possession. A Section 8 notice was served,...

The selective licensing oversight that landed a landlord in hot water

Author: Mark Alexander

14th November 2025, 5 months ago | 2

The landlord was confident they were compliant. Gas and electrical checks were up to date, deposits protected, and tenancy agreements...

The Section 21 notice error that ruined a landlord’s case

Author: Mark Alexander

13th November 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The landlord thought they had done everything right. Arrears were mounting, and the time had come to regain possession. A...

The rent-to-rent risk that caught out a landlord

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2025, 5 months ago | 4

On paper, it looked like the perfect arrangement. A company offered the landlord guaranteed rent each month and promised to...

The insurance blindspot that left a landlord unprotected

Author: Mark Alexander

11th November 2025, 5 months ago | 3

The property was well looked after, the tenants were reliable, and the landlord assumed their standard home insurance would cover...

The ignored repair that backfired on a landlord

Author: Mark Alexander

10th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

It began with a dripping tap and a small patch of damp by the window. The tenant reported it, but...

The unlicensed HMO that cost a landlord £20,000

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

The property was in demand, and rooms let quickly. The landlord thought they were simply maximising space by renting each...

The unprotected deposit that sank a landlord’s case

Author: Mark Alexander

4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 2

The landlord thought they were on top of everything. Rent came in, repairs were done, and the tenancy rolled on...

The verbal agreement trap that cost a landlord dearly

Author: Mark Alexander

31st October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

It all started with trust. The landlord had let to the tenant before, so when they asked to extend their...

The Inventory That Charged for Thin Air – Letting Agent Fails Series

Author: Mark Alexander

21st October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

When it comes to renting property, inventories are supposed to protect both landlords and tenants by clearly listing what is,...

The House With a Skatepark Inside

Author: Mark Alexander

6th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in the United Kingdom....

The Tenant Who Turned the Flat into a Mini-Zoo

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 3

When a landlord carried out a routine mid-term inspection, they expected the usual checks on smoke alarms and décor. Instead,...

When a Tenant Turned the Garden into a Rubbish Tip

Author: Mark Alexander

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Landlords expect to see gardens a little overgrown between tenancies. What one landlord found, however, was more like a fly-tipping...

The Pet Rock That Needed a Lease Clause

Author: Mark Alexander

28th August 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Some tenancy requests are simple. Others make you reach for the red pen. This one began with a straight-faced email...

Fees After Tenants Break a Contract: Fair or Not?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Most tenancies end without major dispute, but when a tenant breaks their contract early the question is always the same:...

The tenancy date mix‑up that spiralled into a dispute

Author: Mark Alexander

21st August 2025, 8 months ago | 2

It started with a small admin slip, the kind that happens on a busy changeover day. The tenancy agreement had...