Tag: Leak

Tenants not allowing access for leak repairs?

Author: Readers Question

27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi Everyone, There has been a leak from my property into the flat below for a week now. The Managing...

Barry’s story – it could have been you!

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd May 2018, 8 years ago | 0

Barry’s story was written by the Mark Alexander back in December 2010. It has since been updated and re-published several...

Damage caused by leak from neighbouring flat

Author: Readers Question

21st October 2013, 13 years ago | 11

My tenants reported a very serious leak from the water cylinder to my letting agents, who called in my plumber,...

Who is responsible for my tenants £400 water bill?

Author: Readers Question

18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 21

I recently visited my tenant with a congratulations card as they had recently had a new baby. While I was...

End of Tenancy Deposit Issues – Tenant Requests Advice From Landlords

Author: Readers Question

24th September 2013, 13 years ago | 6

Hi All, I realise this is primarily a landlords site, however nothing like hearing it from you on what will...

Roof or Condensation Problem?

Author: Readers Question

17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 9

Over a year ago, tenant was complaining of leak in bedroom, so had a roofer repair 5 rows of tiles/felt...

Leaseholder or Freeholder who is responsible?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 10

We purchased an off-plan flat in London from a well known developer about 6-7 years ago. A couple of months...

Party Wall Damp Ingress

Author: Readers Question

5th August 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I own a 1900’s end terraced house that had some damp / water ingress via the defective chimney stack on...

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....

Dont panic, woodworm wont make your house fall down

Author: Robert Desbruslais

8th June 2013, 13 years ago | 1

Have you ever wondered why old wood worm holes are often visible in floor boards  yet there is no history...

Rent2Rent Scheme Gone Wrong

Author: Readers Question

20th April 2013, 13 years ago | 70

I rented my property to a company who in turn sub-let the property for the same term. The tenancy was...

Advice needed re insurance cover and freehold managing agents

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 5

There is a leak in my ground floor 2 bed flat which is in a block of 17 flats. The...

Problem with a new Combiboiler

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

Just before the 1st annual check on a newly installed combi boiler my tenant reported a smell of gas when...

How can honest Landlords remove bad or non paying tenants

Author: Readers Question

27th March 2013, 13 years ago | 20

Recardo writes to raise a debate on how honest landlords can remove bad or non paying tenants. I have been...

Oven Cleaning is one of the biggest issues in a rented property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2013, 13 years ago | 11

Oven cleaning is one of the biggest issues and this article is to help Landlords present this particular item in...

Tenant wants hole in kitchen wall for a dryer

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2013, 13 years ago | 15

My tenant wants to cut a small hole into the kitchen wall that backs into the garden to let her...

Is my letting agent treating me fairly?

Author: Readers Question

25th February 2013, 13 years ago | 20

My partner and I have been renting a flat through a letting agents for the last 2 years. They charge...

Tenants tightening taps too tightly – HELP!

Author: Readers Question

4th February 2013, 13 years ago | 10

I have a situation and I would like some other landlords thoughts and advice please. I completed the refurbishment of a...

Winter Letting Tips for Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

27th November 2012, 13 years ago | 0

The following guide provides a run-down of the areas of a home that are most at risk of being damaged...

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Constant water leaks from the flat above – what would you do?

Author: Readers Question

9th November 2012, 13 years ago | 12

I’ve received the email below from a landlord called John Caversham who has a problem with constant water leaks from...