Tag: UK landlord advice

Help – neighbour dispute with overhanging tree?

Author: Readers Question

27th July 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, tenants pointed out a problem with a neighbour’s overgrown (Buddleja) tree that was overhanging and damaging the wall (back...

Anyone leased a property to a council under a five-year lease?

Author: Readers Question

25th July 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, has anyone leased a property to a council under a five-year lease and had any problems getting it back?...

Solicitors forgot to add statement of truth for a possession claim- What do I do next?

Author: Readers Question

19th July 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, solicitors forgot to add the statement of truth to my witness statement for a possession claim. This has led...

Police broke down my door- who pays for the damage?

Author: Readers Question

17th July 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hi, my tenants phoned an ambulance and waited about 7 hours and because no ambulance turned up they left the...

Tenants warned over capital’s ‘competitive market’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Renters are being warned that if they start looking for somewhere to rent this summer in London, they should be...

When do I ask the court to make a possession order?

Author: Readers Question

11th July 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, my claim for accelerated possession was issued on 15th June. The court served the claim on the tenant on...

Rent guarantee firms ‘are pushing out tenants’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Some rent guarantee companies are allegedly encouraging landlords to evict tenants who are not deemed profitable enough, even if they...

Abandon order imposed on property?

Author: Readers Question

28th June 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, can Property118 please offer some advice: A friend of mine has bought a property only to find it has...

Councils offering five year leases to landlords?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2023, 3 years ago | 21

Hello, due to the Renters Reform Bill and renting my properties becoming unworkable I am considering my options. I’ve seen...

Can a Section 21 notice expire if council refuse to grant a selective license?

Author: Readers Question

22nd June 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, Property118 readers according to Section 75 and 98 of the 2004 Housing Act, it appears a section 21 is...

How to dispose of tenants’ building materials in communal hall?

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, there is a tenant who has repeatedly used the ground floor communal hall in the block to store large...

Buying my first HMO – planning permission question?

Author: Readers Question

19th June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m considering buying my first HMO in an article 4 area where C4 planning is required. If the property...

How to help long-time tenant that can’t afford rent?

Author: Readers Question

8th June 2023, 3 years ago | 22

So imagine this scenario you have a tenant that’s been with you for five years. Always paid rent on time,...