Freeholder charges to re-paint the external part of house
Every 5 years the freeholder arranges for the house to be re-decorated. The house is divided into 2 flats, I live downstairs and the freeholder rents out upstairs. The last time the freeholder put...
View ArticleKitchen extractor fan in listed building; worth the agro ? ?
Current kitchen in leasehold flat does not have an extractor over hob. About to replace units. Is it worth; 1)the agro of getting listed building consent and 2)freeholder's consent for the extractor to...
View ArticleHelp me to decide
My HB T is in arrears and has agreed to pay an amount which equates to a repayment scheme of over 9 years (that's plus interest). HB pays 100% of rent at the moment. I have a recent possession order....
View ArticleCourt injunction
Hi Guys, Please could anyone advice me on this pressing issues. I have taken a court proceedings using S21 route to evict T and we are currently awaiting a court hearing. I decided to apply for court...
View ArticleHow long should it take for a deposit to be returned?
I moved out of a rented property 3 weeks ago. I had it professionally cleaned, including the carpets. A professional inventory clerk went through everything on check out day. A report was then drafted...
View ArticleDeveloping A Garden that uses a shared driveway
Hi, i have room in my back garden to build a new dwelling. Unfortunately, to acccess the rear garden there is a shared rear driveway (shared with one other neighbour). I would like to build the new...
View ArticleDo Councils inform landlords if a tenants starts to receive Housing Benefit ?
The local Council rang me by mistake thinking I was the tenant. Apparently the Council has received a claim for HB for a tenant of mine who commenced the tenancy when not in receipt of HB. If tenants...
View ArticleBoiler Regulations
I am just about to purchase a new flat, and I may be moving country and therefore have to rent it out. The problem is, the boiler is currently situated in the shared loft space, and this does not have...
View ArticleWhat postal address to include in Section 21(1)(b) NOTICE REQUIRING POSSESSION
Hello Everybody, I am about to serve a Section 21(1)(b) NOTICE REQUIRING POSSESSION on tenants in a house in England. My permanent address isn't in England or Wales. However, in the tenancy agreement...
View ArticleIncome Tax Question Re Ownership & Marital Income
Hi, I own a property i.e it is currently in my name only. I wish to LET it however I am in full time employment and pay tax. My wife however is in employment however not earning much and is nowhere...
View ArticleDamp question
Hi Guys, We have a couple of flats and one tenant contacted us just after New Year because a black damp(?) patch had appeared in one bedroom. She sent photos and it looked nasty. We sent a roofer round...
View Articlecarrying forward losses on SA
Hi, If you make a loss on year how to you declare it on the SA? Is there a specific box asking for losses or is it automatically carried forward from previod SA forms? Also how do they link that the...
View ArticleHow not to manage a property.
This is good for amusement. > http://www.lease-advice.org/decision...-9000/8552.pdf Andy
View ArticleRIP James Herbert
My favourite author James Herbert passed away today. I shall have to read his last book Ash that I bought a few months back but hadn't gotten to. With the exception of Fluke (and Ash as unread atm) I...
View ArticleDo I obtain right to apply for lease extension before or after exchanging...
When inheriting the right to apply for a lease extension without waiting 2 years after buying a flat, must I obtain that right before or after exchange of contracts?
View ArticleLandlord Registration Website Downtime
Dear All, The Landlord Registration Website will be down between the 29th March 2013 and 2nd April 2013. (Easter Weekend). An automated message will be displayed to anyone trying to access the LRS...
View ArticlePrivate Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 - Update
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 Landlord Registration Provisions Commencement Dates The Remaining Landlord Registration Provisions of the Act will be commenced over the next few weeks:...
View ArticleShower not working - is it my responsibility as landlord?
My tenants have been in the property for 3 and 1/2 years and prior to this it was my home for 8 years. There are 2 bathrooms both with a bath and one with a separate shower. The shower is a trevi boost...
View ArticleRequirement for EPC Rating to be Displayed on Adverts
Requirement for EPC Rating to be Displayed on Adverts From 9th January 2013 there are new requirements for anyone advertising property for sale or to let. This includes advertisements in newspapers,...
View ArticlePaying tenant to surrender AST early?
We have assured shorthold tenants on a 6 month lease. We would like to be able to complete the sale of our property four days before the end of the lease. The new buyers want vacant possession. Are we...
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