Tag: tenant damage

Halloween Tenant Nightmares: Damage That Defies Description

Author: Mark Alexander

31st October 2025, 5 months ago | 1

End-of-tenancy walk-throughs rarely shock seasoned landlords. This one did. The front door stuck on a swollen frame, the air felt...

Malicious damage by ex-tenants?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2025, 5 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...

Does landlord insurance cover tenant damage?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Even the best of tenants can cause damage to your property, but what happens if something goes wrong? It’s important...

Independent check out – not happy with the service?

Author: Readers Question

7th May 2025, 11 months ago | 11

Hi, I had an independent check out and paid in advance £120 + VAT over six weeks ago through my...

Tenants damaging property?

Author: Readers Question

18th September 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I was happy with my agent until they decided to retire and sold out to what turned out to...

Tenant ignored leak from shower cubical?

Author: Readers Question

1st August 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, a tenant has ignored a leak from a shower cubical for months. The upshot is that I had to...

Claim for damage against a tenant who has moved out?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I would like some advice from Property118 readers. My previous tenants caused considerable damage and carried out unauthorised electric work...