When does an AST become legally binding?
We are letting our flat and buying somewhere new. We have found tenants and happy to proceed but have not exchanged on new place. They are keen to sign and I am keen to sign them too (keep the momentum...
View Article10% wear and tear
Hi everyone, I've got a question about this. I know that the 10% wear and tear doesn't allow you to also claim for replacing eg, a fridge, washing machine etc but can I claim the 10% wear and tear AND...
View ArticleExcess Critiscm by Tenant regarding Decor on Inventory
Hi, I am a new Landlord & have just rented out the ex family home. The property has had thousands spent on it (new boilier etc) but has been lived in & therefore has many blemeshes which would...
View ArticleGuarantor legality?
Hi My daughter has an AST agreement on which my husband is named as Guarantor. The AST is 5 pages long, and the Guarantor's obligations are set out in 'Appendix 5' (not a deed). The landlord has not...
View ArticleRepossession by Landlords Lender
AST - England - Rolling Tenancy My LL has not been paying his mortgage and it appears that the court has set a date for repossession. The rent is due soon and we are considering withholding the rent to...
View ArticleReposession of Home - Court Action
Hi all, Just want a bit of advice - since the new changes in the housing benefits scheme/cap have come in place, i've been receiving less rent for my property which i'm currently letting. The current...
View ArticleAdvice on breaking a lease due to property being uninhabitable
I just joined this forum, so please forgive me if I am in the wrong place or do the wrong thing. I am desperate for some advice and hope someone might be able to help us. My husband and I signed a 12...
View ArticleChange of Landlord - Not sure it is being handled correctly
I am a tennant on a periodic AST who has been in my current flat for 4 years. Recently, I found out that the property had been sold and the first I knew about it was when the new landlord began ringing...
View ArticleLandlords: Would you include a wardrobe?
Hi all, I just wanted some advice here on what you think? My partner is about to become a first-time LL and she's renting her old flat out. It's a one bed flat in South London with very good links to...
View ArticleSetting up a property management company
Hubby and I own 13 houses and have recently taken early, early retirement. Previously, I was a residential property manager and my hubby a gas engineer. We are considering starting up our own property...
View ArticleLease Extension - Counter Notice Date
Hello, Just over two months ago, I served a Section 42 notice on my landlord, specifying today as the deadline for a reply. (I just used a fill-in-the-blank form from a legal stationers.) Since then,...
View ArticleLandlord/Owner sold house but kept mortgage - LPA Receivers involved, Section 21
Hi There, This is a bit of a strange one! My previous landlord got into difficulties with the mortgage and LPA receivers were instructed. The receivers issued me a notice under section 21. Since then,...
View ArticleTime to sell or keep letting?
I've had a house in Manchester for some years, I've been letting it out and while there's been little bother, I'm considering whether to release myself from this particular shackle. I bought the house...
View ArticleOvercrowded HMO due to guest moving in
A tenant has moved his girlfriend in after having regularly been told (verbally, in writing and by email) it is not possible for his girlfriend to live in the 3 storey house as it is not licensed for a...
View Articlejoint tenancies
Hi all, I was hoping someone could advise on a situation with joint tenants. A friend has entered into a contract with 5 joint tenants listed on the contract. L is threatening to serve notice as some...
View ArticleAudited accounts
Our very long lease (of 10 leaseholders and 9 freeholders in the management company) states that our accounts have to have an audit. We have asked for this to be told that the lease is flawed in...
View Articlehow to start eviction with AST fived contract for 12 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE have a tenant who owned us 4 month rent, he said he would pay back, bu now he moved to Doncaster as he said due to hes new job ( we live in Hull). He changed hes phone number and doesn't respond to...
View ArticleLandlord Council Tax on Empty Property
Hi everyone, I am about to let my flat out in Croydon which I own, as I am moving into a rented property to be closer to work. I understand that as of April this year new rules require landlords to pay...
View Articlepursuing guarantor for rent arrears, use my solicitor or is it simple to do...
I have a court order for rent arrears of £3874.86 plus costs of £276.75 for ex tenant. Now his mother was guarantor and has been in to pay £2000 of this amount off with a letter to say that she will...
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