Possession Order
Hello all, just a quick question. Does anyone know if a possession order expires? To put in context I have case whereby a Social landlord has obtained a PO but agreed to keep the tenant on. Not sure...
View ArticleGuaranteeing The Wrong People (?)
Hi All, A friend of mine for some reason decided to act as a guarantor for 2 (pretty) girl friends(!) to enable them to let a flat. The girls have been occupying the flat but have for some time been...
View ArticleSection 21 Notice and Grounds for Possession
Prior to renting out my house 5 years ago it was my home for 16 years. I'm now into my second tenancy, with the current tenant having been there for 3 years. It started off as an Assured Shorthold...
View ArticleIs there a valid tenancy agreement in place here?
I will preface my query with the comment that, as a (good) landlord, I'm getting increasingly furious and frustated about tenant's rights as a result of the experiences of my daughter: a) Three weeks...
View ArticleRestriction on selling price
I have bought a new build property which I rent out. The contract states that when I sell it is to be sold at 20% less than the market value (it was built as part of an affordable housing scheme). The...
View ArticleLandlord not providing alternative accommodation during works being completed?
Hello, first time poster here, hoping to get some advice. First details - 2 bed flat, 2 bathrooms, one ensuite (ours), 3 occupants - the couple being us. 10 weeks ago we noticed some mould springing up...
View Articlerenting, broken verbal agreement
Hi, I would try to be brief in explaining my issue. During the viewing of the flat, the estate agent informed me about the amount to pay to cover the utility bills; the flat is in building centrally...
View ArticleBuying leasehold flat - confusion over sublet clause in lease
Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a 2 bed flat in London and have had survey done etc. and have got the lease through from the solicitors. The original plan was to rent out the 2nd room to help with the...
View ArticleTenant replace suite?
Tonight my agent found a tenant for one of my furnished flats. Rather an odd condition is that she wishes to replace my lounge suite, and leave the replacement in place when she goes. Obviously, we...
View ArticleStaggered Payment of Arrears and Damages
Dear All, I had written to the tenant following her surrendering of the property to advise that I will be taking legal action to pursue her for rent arrears of £3670 and damages to the property of...
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Who thinks Spurs are going to be serious challenegers this season, especially with all these players they have brought? Let's hear everyones predictions.
View Articlesection 21 served and PCOL HELP AND ADVICE NEEDED ASAP
Hi i am in the process of filling in my PCOL i am on the section which asks for detailed payment history. this is how the table is set Date Payment Due SELF EXPLANATORY Amount Due SELF EXPLANATORY(...
View ArticleHMO, 3 tenants on 1 tenancy
Hello, Is a property still classed as a HMO if 3 people are living in the house as a group on one tenancy?
View ArticlePurchasing Freehold of property without other leaseholders
Hi. I have a question regarding purchasing the freehold that has been offered to us, if the other leaseholders are not interested in purchasing this what are our options? Can we purchase the whole...
View ArticleReasonable time to wait for a dishwasher repair?
Hi all, The day after we moved into our new property, we put the dishwasher on and went to sit down and watch a movie. Thankfully, about 10mins in I went to the kitchen to get a drink and smelt an...
View ArticleTenancy before ownership??
If a person is buying a property, with vacant possession, completing in October, and they have a tenant waiting to get in the property (currently in temp accommodation) can they sign a lease with the...
View ArticleIncome Tax Pickle
Hello, We rent out two properties A - owned 100% by husband & equity free. Husband is basic rate tax payer. B - owned 100% by me & in neg-equity. I am zero rate tax payer. The income from both...
View ArticleJoint Tennants transfer to Sole
Hello. My contract is with Mr & Mrs. Mrs has informed that Mr has left and she would like to stay on with children. She is eligible for support which will cover the rent and things between them are...
View ArticleUnpaid utility bill
My tenant falsely informed the gas company he was moving out and to close the account, giving my name as the new occupier. He subsequently opened an account with a different supplier providing them...
View ArticleSquat or not??
Hi, If a person is living in my property, without having signed a tenancy agreement, and they no longer have permission to be staying in the property, does this class them as a squatter? Naively, I...
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