Tag: rent arrears

Possession order granted but we now need to sell the property?

Author: Readers Question

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

We had a possession order granted (warranty applied for this week) finally after a year-long battle with a section 8...

I’m not a charity: Is it time to issue a Section 21?

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4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Hi, I’ve been a landlord since 2005 and I’ve never issued a Section 21. However, I’m about to change that...

Tenant refused rent increase and now arguing deposit issue?

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26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 14

I had a new tenant on Universal Credit in September 2000. He accepted a rent increase of £200 in September...

Bailiffs – Third time lucky?

Author: Readers Question

18th June 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hi, I have had a tenant for 10 years who was in rental arrears in 2022. After obtaining a possession...

Can the council rehouse my disabled tenant?

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6th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I was granted possession after a wait of over 7 months. Since one of my tenants is disabled, the...

Legal expert gives crucial advice to landlords on rent arrears and eviction challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

In a challenging and uncertain time for landlords, one legal expert gives advice no landlord will want to miss. Solicitor...

Rent arrears claim post Deed of Surrender?

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24th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi Everyone, My ex-tenants and I have signed a deed of surrender which reads: “The Tenant hereby surrenders and releases...

Is it worth chasing rent arrears and damages?

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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...

Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals....

Tenants in arrears need protection under the Renters (Reform) Bill – debt charities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th March 2024, 3 years ago | 15

Debt advice charities have written to the Housing Secretary Michael Gove urging him to push the Renters (Reform) Bill through...

Tenant with mental health issues?

Author: Readers Question

26th February 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I have a tenant that has been hospitalised then released and put under a mental health officer for almost...

Do I need to serve Section 8 now or later?

Author: Readers Question

19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, is there a time limit on how long landlords have to serve a Section 8 repossession notice for Rent...

Rent arrears recovery from a limited company tenant?

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19th January 2024, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, Can anyone help? I rented my HMO property through an agent to a limited company on a tenancy agreement which...

Call to unfreeze LHA immediately to reduce homelessness in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th December 2023, 3 years ago | 5

A homeless charity is urging the Government to unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates immediately in a bid to...

Is a lawyer required for lodging possession order?

Author: Readers Question

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hi folks, Hope you all are well. My tenant has incurred rent arrears of nearly £4000 now. He keeps saying...

How to evict a tenant in England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Evicting a tenant is never an easy decision and usually, it’s the last choice any landlord wants to make. With...

Forfeit a lease and change locks?

Author: Readers Question

1st December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I want to forfeit a lease and take control of my warehouse by changing the locks, I have a...

Tenants on breathing space respite scheme?

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23rd November 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, we are first-time landlords and we have nightmare tenants. They haven’t paid us any rent in the last 13...

My rent and legal insurance was cancelled?

Author: Readers Question

20th November 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi All. A bit of a long story. Apologies! I have a fully managed property and took out rent and legal...

Defendant lied in his S21 defence – what to do?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a PCOL (Possession Claim Online) claim for a failed section 21 in progress. The defendant filed his...

Help with tenant rent arrears on Universal Credit?

Author: Readers Question

16th March 2023, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a tenant with six months rent arrears on Universal Credit. I have filled in an online form for...