Tag: Tenant Responsibilities

Government clarifies tenant responsibility in Universal Credit reporting rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2026, 8 hours ago | 0

The government has confirmed that tenants remain responsible for reporting changes for Universal Credit. In a written question, the government...

Who is responsible for oven deep clean?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 13

Hi, I am looking for members of the Property118 forum to back me up on this. My agent has charged...

Have landlords tried dealing with mould the German way?

Author: Readers Question

26th March 2025, 1 year ago | 25

Although I’ve been a landlord for over twenty years, I only recently came across luften, the German way of dealing...

Can I evict my tenant for installing a stairlift without permission?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 55

Hi, I need some advice. I have a tenant who has had a stairlift fitted without my knowledge or consent...

Tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 7

Hello, six months ago, I rented three rooms in my house via a high street estate agent. Each single tenant...

Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, my property has been let for the last 3 years to a couple of otherwise very good tenants, on...

Should I include tenant’s partner on the tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, in need of some advice. I rent out a flat in a university town, very often to international students....

Is tree pruning the responsibility of the landlord or tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, a long term tenant of mine has requested I pay for the pruning of a couple of trees that...

Tenant deductions for defrosting a large freezer?

Author: Readers Question

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hi everyone, as the student changeover season has now begun, can anyone advise on a reasonable charge for defrosting a...

Can I speed up possession due to property damage?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’m currently waiting for a Section 21 possession order, with my solicitor actively chasing the court for updates. The...

HMO utility bills exceeding fair usage policy?

Author: Readers Question

28th February 2024, 2 years ago | 26

Hi there, we (my partner and I) are first-time landlords and tried to bite more than what we can chew...

Free guide published for landlords and tenants on tenancy disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A new comprehensive guide to dispute resolution for landlords and tenants has been published. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and...