Tag: landlord

Tenant won’t move after section 21?

Author: Readers Question

15th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – my tenant was served a section 21 and has now decided to defend it to gain time even...

Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 53

Hello, Three weeks ago I instructed my managing agent to serve a Section 21 notice on my tenants. I have...

Tenant refuses to leave until council re-house her?

Author: Readers Question

13th March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hi, I have an issue with a tenant who is refusing to leave after I served a section 21 notice....

Can two Section 21s be running at the same time?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, There is an existing Section 21 which has been contested and waiting to go to court. My question is:...

My tenants want to apply for social housing?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 39

Hello, I am a private landlord. I had my tenants before 2016. They have been on a rolling tenancy since...

Sec 21 issued, 1 tenant leaves, 1 stays?

Author: Readers Question

8th March 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hi, I have been a landlord for 20 years and am now selling all my properties, one a year, as...

Do I have to renew EPC?

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, Can someone please help? I am in my 70’s and only let two properties, I’m not an experienced landlord....

Evidence from solicitors?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have a tenant who has contacted a solicitor regarding the condition of the flat’s drainage problem, mould, damp...

EPC accuracy and financial decisions?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, Landlords are relying on an EPC to be accurate. Significant decisions are being made based on the EPC information. These...

Fire test certificate needed?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I let a 5 bed semi detached. The house is over 2 floors, ground and first. I have radio...

Proof of tenancy for UC?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, My excellent tenant of 8 years standing wishes to apply for universal credit. The requirements state : We will...

EPC and banning Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

28th February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I know I may be jumping the gun somewhat but if the proposed minimum EPC rules are sanctioned, and...

Ending a 12 months fixed tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello. I have a situation that commenced last month and I got some good pointers from here. Tenants are on...

Who’s in the pecking order – Landlord or tenant?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, Our tenant has contacted us about a neighbour who is keeping chickens. Their hen house and run is at...

Finding appropriate Lender for a multi let property?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, I would be interested to know whether anyone has had similar problems as me in finding an appropriate lender in...

Existing outdoor stairs, very steep – access?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, We own a mansion block of flats made up of Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor flat. The...

Tenant suing for condensation problems?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a tenant who is suing me for damp and mould problems. When the tenant moved into the property...

Single occupancy AST installs wife and 2 children?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 23

Hello, In November 2022 I accepted a new tenant on a 1 year AST. The property is a 2 bed...

Fear of harrasment/ threatening behaviour claim?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2023, 4 years ago | 4

Hi everyone, it had to happen. I have got my hands on some troublesome tenants. My fear is the chance...

Where is the Landlord registered?

Author: Readers Question

15th February 2023, 4 years ago | 1

I hold the registered title of Absolute Guarantee to long residential Under Lease to flat and parking space. The residue...

54% of tenancy fraud involves fake payslips

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th February 2023, 4 years ago | 2

Over half of fraudulent rental applications in 2022 involved fake or doctored pay slips, according to new research.  The findings...