Tag: tenant

Tenant has moved out and destroyed furniture – refusing to pay?

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27th April 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, Tenants have moved out and destroyed most of the furniture, doors, and white goods. I have sent them an...

Can I evict tenants independently if I need to?

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20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi all, I have 3 bedroom house with a self contained unit. I want to let each one separately but...

Electrical certificate – replacing all the sockets?

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20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, I have recently received a satisfactory electrical certificate. However, one recommendation is to change all the sockets due to...

Landlord agent contracts?

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18th April 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I have a nice studio flat in Balham and am trying to find a decent agent to show the...

Tenant not communicating, risk in rent arrears?

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11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a new tenant, whose last two months rent had to be chased and chased every month. I...

Rent increase – tenant won’t pay?

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11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, Today I increased the rent on a flat from £1,400 to £1,600, effective 1 June 2023, which is the...

Do I sell my letting property?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2023, 3 years ago | 41

Hello, Not a long one this! I’ve had a 3 bedroom semi for 4 years, let it to a single...

Emergency lock change (faulty lock) – Is the tenant liable?

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29th March 2023, 3 years ago | 43

Hi, Last Sunday evening, our lock decided to fail (ERA night latch). All of a sudden, the key would not...

Social housing for a non-paying tenant after a S21?

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17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, After a S21 notice, I now have my Order for Possession from the court. Bailiffs are awaited. The tenants...

Request from tenant for their autistic child?

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17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Our tenants’ daughter is autistic and they have requested permission to install a ceiling hook for a sensory swing....

Homeowners are better off than renters every year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th March 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Homeowners are nearly £500 better off a year than a renter, research from Halifax reveals It says that the monthly...

Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

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14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 53

Hello, Three weeks ago I instructed my managing agent to serve a Section 21 notice on my tenants. I have...

Tenant refuses to leave until council re-house her?

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13th March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hi, I have an issue with a tenant who is refusing to leave after I served a section 21 notice....

Can two Section 21s be running at the same time?

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10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, There is an existing Section 21 which has been contested and waiting to go to court. My question is:...

Evidence from solicitors?

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6th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have a tenant who has contacted a solicitor regarding the condition of the flat’s drainage problem, mould, damp...

Proof of tenancy for UC?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, My excellent tenant of 8 years standing wishes to apply for universal credit. The requirements state : We will...

Problems with an alcoholic tenant who is now in hospital?

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28th February 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, I do 6 monthly checks on my tenant and have never had any issues previously. They have been in...

Ending a 12 months fixed tenancy agreement?

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27th February 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello. I have a situation that commenced last month and I got some good pointers from here. Tenants are on...

Who’s in the pecking order – Landlord or tenant?

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24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Our tenant has contacted us about a neighbour who is keeping chickens. Their hen house and run is at...

How tenants can reduce their rents in major cities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Research has revealed where tenants in several cities could cut their renting costs by up to half. The findings from...