Guarantor Reference Application
Hello, I have openly entered into being a Guarantor for a friend, fully understanding what I have signed up for....however... the tenancy has started a short while ago, and there are two things: 1/ I...
View ArticleCouncil tax and moving out
Hello, after some advice yet again. I am in the position of needing to move out of my current rented house (I am a tenant), and move elsewhere before the end of my current tenancy agreement. The...
View ArticleCalculating a partial rent
Hi I've just found my way here, so this is my first post :-) Would really appreciate help with this calculation please. A tenant’s lease started on 6th Nov 2012 with a 6 month rent free period. I now...
View ArticleRent Increases & Fixed Terms
I am a new landlord. We have someone looking to rent our property for a three year period. At the end of the 3 years they will be moving on. How would you structure the agreement? i) One year fixed...
View ArticleSoftware package -
I use s a spreadsheet to keep track of things but as my portfolio grows its getting a bit cumbersome. Do any small landlords use a software package that they would recommend ? I would prefer one that...
View Articlesection 8? Anyone with experience of these??
I have a tenant, i have already served a section 21 not long after he moved in. He is 2 months in rental arrears. After ignoring my calls, letters texts for weeks on end and an unsuccessful call to his...
View ArticleTenant's rights when it comes to major building work on the property
I have moved into this property with my child in April 2011. A few months later, the builders working on minor repairs have discovered a major structural fault that runs throughout the building and...
View ArticleArticle Six fair rights... what's it mean really?
Hi. In practice, is it ever wise to complain about an unfair hearing? :(-: My LVT trial as litigant-in-person (no legal training) is adjourned after day one. My case is pretty involved, but I know it...
View ArticleDo I have AST rights in my commercial property that was advertised as live-work?
I believe I have signed a 'license' as opposed to an AST to occupy my property however the superior leaseholder informs me that the property is officially commercial. The superior leaseholder informs...
View ArticleWho defines "suitable floor coverings" in lease?
Hi I just purchased a shared ownership flat which needs new floor coverings throughout. My obligation according to the lease is Quote: (18) To provide carpets or such other suitable floor coverings to...
View Articlejoint mortgage,can my partner let without my permission
my ex husband and i have a joint mortgage on what was our marital home.he now lives there with his new wife,and he has put a for rent sign up outside and advertised the house for rental.I have told him...
View ArticleFreeholders permission to build extension on a leasehold flat.
Hello everyone. I would like to build an extension on my ground floor leasehold flat. The extension would be built on common land (i think that's the correct term) the use of which is shared by myself...
View ArticleTennant gone Bankrupt
I have a tennant that did a runner and now owes in excess of £2k in rent arrears, I have asked to have the deposit paid to me as per tenancy agreement, but it has been refused. The Administrator for...
View ArticleReturn of commercial rent deposit - joint deed only 1 person requesting return
How do you get return of a commercial rent deposit in joint names when only 1 party is asking for the return. The partnership came to an end 10 years ago and other party is not contactable. Is it...
View ArticleHelp Please .......when do i actually move out
Can anyone help please? I know this might sound as though I am thick :(snooze): I signed an extended 6 month tenancy on the 17th February 2013. When does this actually expire? Does this mean I actually...
View ArticleHelp Needed Please
I have a masonette i rent out in the uk above a shop i use myself, i rented it out and gave a tenacay agreement to a tenent some 6 years ago, since then this tenant as had different people sharing the...
View ArticlePlease may anyone offer some advice on my situation??
Good evening everyone, I am a 21 year old junior accountant who has a great thirst for buy to let properties. I have already been building up my credit score for over a year and have a considerable...
View ArticleGain back possession of my property
I use an estate agent to manage my tenants, however the tenant I had was issued a section 8 and 21, they have moved out a few months ago but I have been refused possession from the courts now and the...
View ArticleTransferring deposit
How does this work - I buy a property with a sitting tenant with an AST, previous landlord protected deposit with insurance. On completion of the purchase I get the deposit value, do I have to protect...
View ArticleSelling a house with a tenant in
Okay this is my issue: I have been renting out a house as a landlord and the ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT runs out this Monday at midnight through "Estate Agent A". I served notice 2 months ago...
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