No oven for 8 weeks and other problems
Hi All I am new to this forum, just looking for some advise.. I rent a property and have a fixed term ast, I have no oven and have not had a oven for 8 weeks +.. After asking the landlord and even...
View ArticleDeposit Dispute Before Deposit Has Been Paid Into Deposit Scheme
Hi, I had a tenant move out last week and he has left the property in a complete mess, I have sent him evidence and details of the cost of getting it back to the standard it was when he moved in. I do...
View ArticleNext door neighbour on roof (not shared)
i am a tenant, and found my next door neighbour on my roof, which we do not share. He did not get mine or the landlords permission. Is he aloud to do that?
View ArticleWhat would you do. £30k, 25 yr old and renting
Hi everyone I'd like to gather your opinons on what you would do in my situation. I'm 25 earn around £32k p/annum in full time employment after bonuses and I have £30k in savings which is effectively...
View ArticleTenant just upped and left. What notice do i give to formally end the tenancy
My tenant left without notice on 1 September. Did not tell me. I did not find out until 10 October. She let her cousin move in (without asking me first). The cousin is now in there with a proper AST....
View ArticleSoftware
Can anyone recommned some software for a landlord. I only have 5 properties and need something simple and easy. I could create some spreed sheets but an "off the self" solution would be good. I have...
View ArticleDo I need more than a TR1 to buy a Freehold?
Hi About to buy a freehold and seller's solicitors say they have a TR1 signed by the freeholder. Do we still need a contract or do we just need to file the TR1? Can't find anything online that helps....
View ArticleLetting Agent paying late every month and tenant refusing to talk to me
I am letting my property through a letting agent who I have paid up front for the year. However, I have had lots of problems with getting rent from him on time. The 1st month it was 3 weeks late, then...
View ArticleManaging agent will not give me the name of my tenant.
I have purchased a student room in a managed building.I wish to contact the tenant directly but the managing agents will not give me the tenant's name. I can send a letter to the "Occupier" of the room...
View ArticleHelp!Will get the key next month but previous owner what to stay for another...
This is my first post on this forum so please be gentle. As per the title. This is my first rental property. Will get the key next month. But the agency just called and say that the owner has got their...
View Articleprescribed information
I am aware that the legislation has tightened up regarding tenancy deposits but landlords now get 30 days I think to protect the tenants deposit. I 'm wondering if the same is true for the prescribed...
View ArticleLandlord Access Email
Hi all, I need some advice on whether an email sent constitutes notice to enter my rented property. Myself and three other students rent a house from a student letting company. They sent the email...
View ArticleLetting agent taking photos during inspection
Hi all, This may have been asked before and I did do a quick search of the forums but couldn't find anything. We have just had our 6-monthly inspection and my girlfriend was at home for it (I was at...
View ArticleSelling a tenanted residential property
Hi I am currently in the process of selling my house which is currently tenanted. The buyer is happy to take on the tenants but wishes to raise the rent a little. I made the tenants aware of the...
View ArticleLidl Killed Rudolph
So Lidl ( other crappy supermarkets are available) have chopped up Santa's crew and selling them as reindeer steaks. Even the North Pole got bit by then bankers then? But really, does it ruin the...
View ArticleMarriage Breakup
Good tenants, been statutory periodic for several years, both on the tenancy agreement. Their marriage has now broken up and the husband moved out. Wife and children staying. Do I need a new tenancy...
View ArticleSecond broken microwave in 15 months...
Hi all. Advice/opinions sought on this one! We normally replace/repair electrical items and furniture in our student property if and as soon as it breaks down, assuming the tenants report it. The...
View Articlebelongings
We supply supported housing can someone let me how long we have to keep someones belongings once they have vacated the property.
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Ferry an 18 year old?
Quote: Originally Posted by boletus Recently dropped off one of the progeny* at Halls of Residence. This staggered me when my cousins told me they also take their offspring to and from university. I...
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