Time to evict the ECHR
I am not going to join the many misconcieved outcries. What has been missed is that the review that is requested has been carried out at the time of sentencing. The ultimate review is of course not to...
View ArticleCan anyone help me with dates for this section 21
The tenancy started on 23rd October 2012 I served a periodic Section 21 on 24th April to expire on 25th June 2013. The exact wording on the claim which was struck out says "...the notice expired on...
View ArticleClaim case from next door neighbour
Hi All, I do have insurance on a terrace house which I own, however the next door neighbour is pursuing a claim relating to a dispute with the previous owner, the sale was a repossesion sale and...
View ArticleDemising land to flat
We are a sharehold of freehold block of 8 flats. The ground floor flat is under offer and there is a very small piece of land that only they can access from their flat. It has now been discovered that...
View ArticleThe EPC Charade
Just returned from having my brand new spanking EPC done: I drove 5 miles to get there. I drove 5 miles to get back home. The kindly EPC lady said she drove 43 miles to get there. The kindly EPC lady...
View ArticleHow often should Fire Risk Assessment be renewed
I'm the director of our residents' assoc. We had a fire risk assessment carried out in 2008 which generally said the building was fine but recommended some improvements which we've made and we're...
View ArticleReally need help
Not sure which section to post this question but need some help. We recently bought the freehold to our house and therefore can do our own maintenance after years of neglect. The prob I have is...
View ArticleTiming of break clause
Can a break clause be anywhere in a 12 month AST as long as it's at or after the 6 months? Thanks
View ArticleDeposit reductions
My daughter was in student accomodation. She has had most of her deposit refunded but the house has been charged £50 for a call out to lock a patio door.£60 for cleaning which i believe is a fridge and...
View ArticleUsing Dual Agents to Let Property - bit of a rant!
Hi All I am new to this forum and relatively new the being a LL as well. Currently my OH and I are living in Aus' due to a work relocation, and have a house back in Staffordshire, which has been let...
View Articlepossession application
Is it possible to use form N5b http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.u.../n005b-eng.pdf where a deposit was taken, not registered, but has been returned in full prior to the S21 Notice being issued? N5b...
View ArticleInsurance claim failed-No Win No Fee solicitor contract question
My recent insurance claim got declined. I found a solicitor who is willing to fight for the claim on a no win no fee basis. The solicitor said any charges incurred will be deducted from the winning sum...
View ArticleBristol Housing benefit payment dates???
Hi, I am new to claiming housing benefit and I live in bristold and I know they made my payment on 9th July so Tuesday just gone but not in bank yet and just asking if anyone knows when it normally...
View ArticleNew Let with retainer paid - can I start claiming allowable expenses now?
Hi It would be great if anyone knows the answer to this one. I have a new property which has been let from Sept 2013 with a retainer paid for July and August. Can I claim allowable expenses from the...
View ArticleWhat are my options?
Hi I bought a house last week which, initially I wanted to renovate and then sell on. Dingbat me has now fallen in love with it and wants to add it to the portfolio. My problem is that I will need to...
View ArticleBills and Tenants - Best process?
I'm new to the landlord profession, so all advice is well received. UK based, so answers applicable to that please. What is the process you guys go through to ensure the smooth transfer of bill...
View ArticleStolen rent
I wonder if anyone can help. My stepson moved into my flat with his partner in Oct'12 on a verbal agreement. He paid rent until 1st Feb '13 when he lost his job. He asked if I could arrange a 6month...
View Article12mth fixed tenancy with get out clause notice time
Hi, my current AST is private between me and the LL which states it is a 12 month fixed term with a clause to leave any time after 6 months. However, also in the text states tenant must give TWO months...
View ArticleWhat can LL's get away with regarding deposits
Am just wondering how much in cleaning bills they can con u out of your deposit. I say con because I'm 99999999999% my LL will do things such as quote carpet cleaning bills and won't clean the carpet,...
View ArticleDeposit Query
Hello all, As the title states, this question is related to a deposit query I have. I'll try and provide you with a few details and then my question. I am a potential tenant. I found a property that I...
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