Local authority questions
Hi Have had property privately rented 2 years owned out right. 8 months ago gave daughter a 6 month assured short let nenewed in October 2012 again on a 6 month assured short let. She has broken up...
View Articleshort hold tenency needed?
Hi I have a tenet that is buying a new build and is only looking to rent Dec 2012 until end of feb 2013. I need to issue them with a tenancy but do I issue them with a six month ash with a break clause...
View ArticleLeaseholder wishing to join the share of freehold
In 2000 our residents' association formed a limited company to purchase the freehold. 3 out of the 18 flat owners did not join in the purchase and remain outside of the share of freehold to this...
View ArticleNot using an agent......tips needed.....
Martin and Co (largest agent in my area) were my original route for letting my property. However being the way i am, im not too pleased at the £75 monthly commission. Also the high set up costs of...
View ArticleIs this LL's stautory responsibillity?
Does the LL's statutory responsibility for installations for supply of water extend to replacing a shower where the water temperature fluctuates slightly during use from 'hot' to 'warm' and back again?...
View Articleproblem with a builder
Hello everyone, I would like to ask some advice regarding to an issue with a builder. Thanks for help. Two month ago, I did a renovation for a student let property. A builder plastered the interior and...
View ArticleLetting Agency have left us without a shower for 2 months. Can we claim?
Hi We moved in to our newly refurbished rental property on 26 October and immediately noticed that the shower was of very poor quality. It is powered by 7 watts of electric and although fine when using...
View ArticleSection 121 to Mortgage company after a CCJ
Hi, please could someone give me some pointers please as my internet searching is proving useless regarding section 121 notices. Basically I have a freehold house with a leasehold garage on an estate...
View Articlesmoke alarm repair
A situation has arisen where on a Sunday night a tenant contacted our out of hours service to report a fault with the hard wired smoke alarm – there is only one in the flat – the company that attended...
View ArticleRent is late - How to get the tenant out?
I'm a first time poster and I would really appreciate some advice. Tenant of six months is late with the rent for the second time in a row now. Last month the rent was late 14 days and this month it's...
View ArticleNewly purchased property; unoccupied insurance required?
I'm in the process of buying 3 properties. 2 are tenanted, 1 is vacant. I'm aware that many insurance companies allow unoccupied periods within the normal scheme of things. These are limited, the one I...
View ArticleAnd another question...
Who should generally be responsible for buildings insurance during the period between exchange and completion; the seller; or buyer? Thanks.
View ArticleHMO or not?
Hi guys I wonder if you can help me. We have a property which is a commercial unit on the ground floor plus four flats above. All four residential units are self-contained with separate entrances,...
View ArticleBuilding an extension on a property where I'm the owner of the ground rent
Is it possible to build an extension (which would consist of a flat) on a property where I'm the landlord and the lessee's pay me their ground rent? There is a viable bit of space which would be...
View ArticleSeller dies in between exchange and completion,
Hi all, I had exchanged contracts with completion today. However this morning the seller's solicitor informed us that the seller passed away on the weekend. Does anyone have any experience of this. I...
View ArticleLandlord / Lodger Question
Hello All I have a question pertaining to Landlord/Lodger rights and I will be very grateful for some answers. I took in a lodger in April 2012 to supplement my income while I was going through a messy...
View ArticleAdministration charges from my Freeholder
Does any one know if unreasonable administrative charges are covered under which law? I missed a service charge payment and the management company is charging me £120 administrative fees. I think this...
View Articlewhat evidence do I need for future Capital Gains Tax?
I recently renovated a BOL property, some work done by a builder I paid in cash and he did not give me any receipts, I have checks paid to myself to withdraw cash to pay the builder, and a contract...
View ArticleUnauthorised Pet No Final Rent
These issues will be common individually but I am a novice landlord and would appreciate advice. Many tenants are French and came without references. My agent assured me that this was not unusual and...
View ArticleIs the Landlord liable for damage to tenant's' belongings due to negligence?
Hi, I am a student living in rented accommodation. The house is riddled with black-spot mould and damp, which has now got to the point where it is causing health issues (asthma has returned to 2...
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