Tag: Leaking

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,...

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...

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...

Cannabis Factory – Landlords Case Study

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

22nd July 2013, 13 years ago | 4

How do you know if your property is being used as a Cannabis factory? I’m writing this, having been involved...

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...

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...

My tenants have flooded my property but who’s problem is it?

Author: Mark Alexander

24th July 2012, 14 years ago | 57

I received a phone call a month or so ago to saying that my tenants have flooded my property and...

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I Should Have Known Better

Author: HMOLandlady

8th February 2012, 14 years ago | 3

After moving into my ex-HMO and refurbishing it last year, I decided that I wanted an open fire or woodburner....

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AIIC Serve up a Winter Warning

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2011, 14 years ago | 0

Being mid-November, the Christmas warnings are well on their way. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has put together...

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Students want star ratings for buy to lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Students are asking housing minister Grant Shapps to introduce a star rating system for buy to let homes. Hundreds of...

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How I minimise property management issues

Author: Mark Alexander

4th February 2011, 15 years ago | 3

Please remember that my properties are all mid range to upper end of market properties aimed at the professional tenants...