Tag: Local Authority

Is the EU standard fire blanket suitable for my HMO?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I own a shared flat occupied by 3 people (twins plus friend) in Inner London that has now become...

Local Authority want to put the local housing allowance rate on the AST?

Author: Readers Question

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello Everyone, I am in the process of letting my property through a council. The rent is higher than the...

Selective Licensing Inspections – Council Fines?

Author: Readers Question

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, can I please canvas opinions amongst members? I own two leasehold flats in the same building, within one of...

The government are on cloud nine when it comes to selective licensing

Author: Mick Roberts

7th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

I recently wrote a letter to the Housing Minister regarding the selective licensing scheme in Nottingham. I received a reply...

Long leaseholder problems?

Author: Readers Question

4th August 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I have a long lease on a purpose-built flat in London which I occupy. Other flats in the block...

An open letter to Polly Neate at Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Below, we publish an open letter from Property118 reader, ‘Dismayed Landlord’. He details issues about helping his tenants – and...

Annual Inspection Certificates for HMOs – Am I on the right Track?

Author: Readers Question

18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I have a 6-bed HMO (2 storeys and unlicenced). I was inspected recently by the local authority and all was...

Rise in working families claiming benefits for housing

Author: Mark Alexander

17th October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

As early as Christmas working households claiming support for private sector rent could outnumber those in which nobody works, says...

Rant About Scottish Letting Regulation

Author: John Gell

13th September 2013, 13 years ago | 30

As the Scottish Government gets set to embark on the regulation of letting agents – regulation which is badly needed...

Mortgage Express or Mortgage Distress?

Author: Mark Alexander

6th September 2013, 13 years ago | 58

The Mortgage Express exit strategy has been a hot potato since at least 2011 when they first met a group...

Landmark Case Shows Scottish Landlords Must Take Deposit Protection Seriously

Author: John Gell

3rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 0

A recent case in Edinburgh Sheriff Court saw a landlord who had failed to protect his tenant’s deposit fined £3,450. ...

A call to convert 66,000 student HMO’s back to family homes?

Author: Mary Latham

26th August 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I have been having a catch up on my on-line reading over this weekend and I have just come across...

Retaliatory Eviction – Unlicensed HMO

Author: Readers Question

20th August 2013, 13 years ago | 20

In a similar situation to the excellent discussion on Retaliatory Eviction, I can report that I have encountered similar practices...

Retaliatory eviction – possibility of civil litigation?

Author: Anon 68

12th August 2013, 13 years ago | 74

We’re a professional couple with a limited company which provides a technology solution to the NHS. It suits our circumstances...

Alternatives to Landlord Licencing Schemes

Author: Mark Alexander

12th August 2013, 13 years ago | 42

The alternatives to Landlord Licensing Schemes require joined up thinking, changes to data sharing protocols within local authorities and revised...

Freehold Maisonette – why is this a bad thing?

Author: Readers Question

10th August 2013, 13 years ago | 17

We have just put our freehold maisonette up for sale. It is ex local authority and ground floor, the property...

Stung by the £500pw Benefit Cap, no rent being paid – Help!

Author: Mick Roberts

6th August 2013, 13 years ago | 113

This week I have been stung by my first experience of the benefits cap.  One of my tenants Housing Benefit...

Tenancy agreements – Why you need one

Author: Tessa Shepperson

1st June 2013, 13 years ago | 20

Did you know its not actually necessary, legally, to have a tenancy agreement?  You can create a perfectly valid tenancy...

Should I start eviction process?

Author: Readers Question

2nd May 2013, 13 years ago | 8

I have a lady tenant in one of my flats who has been there for many years, up to now...

Are Private Landlords Soft Targets?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2013, 13 years ago | 10

In this time of austerity, we must all put our shoulder to the wheel, do our bit, and pay our...