Tag: landlord

Guarantor for tenancy already running?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, In today’s unusual economic climate we (and many other landlords) have started having guarantors for every lease, as tenants...

Section 21 – I kid you not!

Author: Readers Question

9th February 2023, 3 years ago | 34

Hello, I issued a Section 21 Notice to my tenant in December 2021. A consistently bad payer, he had until...

Ending garage rental?

Author: Readers Question

8th February 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I let a stand-alone garage to an individual and am trying to end the agreement and get the garage...

Tenant AWOL?

Author: Readers Question

7th February 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi, This is my 2nd post since I joined this forum. It’s still related to the same issue where I...

Tenant damage – repairs via instalments?

Author: Readers Question

6th February 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, My tenant has damaged the panel heater in a bedroom and it is now beyond repair. The quote is...

Can I add my daughter as a landlord to an existing tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

6th February 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, my daughter part owns a rental property with me, but I have always been listed as the landlord on...

Agent has invalidated my buildings insurance through mismanagement?

Author: Readers Question

6th February 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, My tenant of 5 years recently ended up in hospital for 3 months. My building’s insurance stipulates that the...

Tenant changed locks and not left property after end of tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

6th February 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, My tenant’s 12 month tenancy ended over a week ago. One of them is still in situ. No more...

Estate Agent will not refund reservation deposit?

Author: Readers Question

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I paid a reservation deposit of £1,000 for BTL property for it to be taken off the market. I...

Tenant refuses to leave from property I was sold as vacant possession!

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 39

Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice as to what to do in a very difficult situation I’ve landed in. I bought...

Re-registering a TDS deposit?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have three properties with deposits registered with the TDS. One tenancy has come up for renewal and the...

UPVC window in a Listed building/G2?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hello, Has anyone had any joy in getting an LA to give the thumbs up for permission to replace a...

EPC C in HMO 2025 or 2028?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, As we all know the government is stipulating a minimum EPC ‘C’ for new tenancies signed in 2025, and...

Who is responsible for being present during repairs/maintenance – landlord or tenant?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a dishwasher in a rented property that has gone wrong and needs to be repaired. I understand...

Expenses to improve a EPC rating on BTL – capital or revenue?

Author: R Paul

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, Hopefully, most prospective landlords would make checking the EPC one of their first tasks when looking at a property...

Leak from upstairs flat – liability?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Dear Community, I am facing a situation and your opinions will be greatly appreciated. I am a leaseholder of one...

Buying tenanted property – can you ‘reset’ the tenancy to ensure it is valid?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 33

Hello, We are considering buying a block of 5 flats, all tenanted. Some have been on-boarded through an agent and...

Capital cost vs allowable expense?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, Would reinstatement (like for like) following an accident to a property be considered a capital cost or allowable expense...

Notice to Quit court process?

Author: Readers Question

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, I have a tenant who has refused to leave the property, as advised by the local housing office as...

Lodger’s room is almost self contained?

Author: Readers Question

27th January 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, We live with our lodger in our only house. The room the room is more or less self-contained. We...