Tag: property damage

Is a leaseholder liable for water damage to flats below?

Author: Readers Question

14th January 2026, 3 months ago | 11

I am a leaseholder of a top flat of a multi-storey building. A water leak occurred on the flats underneath...

Flood Risk and Landlord Insurance – What You Need to Know

Author: Mark Alexander

16th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

Flooding is one of the fastest-growing risks for UK landlords. Climate change, heavier rainfall, and overloaded drainage systems mean more...

Malicious damage by ex-tenants?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Mark Alexander’s recent article about malicious damage made interesting reading, but leaves out one scenario which I`m sure would be...

Malicious vs Accidental Damage in Landlord Insurance

Author: Mark Alexander

21st October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

One of the most misunderstood areas of landlord insurance is the difference between malicious damage and accidental damage. Landlords often...

The Tenant Who Turned Their Flat into a Boxing Gym

Author: Mark Alexander

29th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in Australia. It is...

When a Tenant Turned the Garden into a Rubbish Tip

Author: Mark Alexander

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Landlords expect to see gardens a little overgrown between tenancies. What one landlord found, however, was more like a fly-tipping...

The Most Bizarre Things Landlords Found After Tenants Moved Out

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd August 2025, 8 months ago | 2

From the strange to the stomach-churning, here are real UK (and UK-reported) stories of what landlords discovered once the keys...

How can I tackle a leak affecting my tenants from the property next door?

Author: Readers Question

3rd March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hello any advice please on how to tackle a leak affecting my tenants which is coming from a tenanted property...

Council households stuck in damp and mould backlog as one landlord calls out double standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

Despite Nottingham City Council spending £1.2 million to address damp and mould issues in its properties, council tenants are still...

How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect their belongings?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 12

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as...

£230k Lease Extension, £12k Service Charges and 10 Years of Neglected Repairs?

Author: Readers Question

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

My uncle, who passed away this year, owned a leasehold flat in Westminster. He extended the lease in 2017 at...

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

How to deal with an unresponsive tenant?

Author: Readers Question

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 49

Hi all, please can you offer some suggestions. My tenant does not respond to emails or telephone calls very often...

How to get a earning deduction order from court?

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have finally got a court order against my ex-tenants after nine months of struggle, they owe me over...

Landlords face £34,000 repair bill nightmare

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Landlords across the UK are potentially facing staggering repair costs, with new research revealing an astonishing 72 maintenance jobs per...

The Challenge of Pets in Rental Properties

Author: Julie Ford

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Landlords have long struggled with tenants wanting to keep pets in rental properties. For landlords, pets pose an unpredictable risk...

Tenant broken shower door?

Author: Readers Question

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue. My tenant has broken the shower door, not sure how...

Management won’t fix flooding from main drain in my ground floor flat!

Author: Readers Question

8th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi my ground floor flat recently experienced flooding due to a blockage in the main drainage pipe, causing wastewater to...

Should I ask my tenant to leave or serve a S21?

Author: Readers Question

7th May 2024, 2 years ago | 76

Hi. I would like my tenant to leave at the end of their fixed term agreement due to a number...

Is it worth chasing rent arrears and damages?

Author: Readers Question

23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, a few years ago, my tenants signed a Deed of Surrender (DOS) and they now owe four months rent...