Interest Charges are Admin Charges ?
Back again with another question. At my LVT, the tribunal said "There is no provision for the landlord to charge interest for late payment of service charges. However, such a charge would be included...
View ArticleCan I reduce capital gains tax for previous year by selling off shares?
I've quite a hefty tax bill to pay next month as a result of capital gains on the sale of a property in 2011/2012. Can I reduce this payment by selling off some negative shares?
View ArticleQuestion about landlord insurance
Hi all, I am a new landlord who will have my first investment property rent on the market. I have a question regarding landlord insurance. I have done some initial search on the internet and found out...
View ArticleApplying to start Possession procedure
Hi all, Tenant has abandoned property; in arrears with rent and a history of erratic payments. I have issued S21 & S8 notices that expire on 30th Jan 2013; plan is to proceed with S21 and a...
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Stretching the Definition of Household?
Following on from this thread about Scotland and the 3 lads who couldn't find a flat because LLs didn't want to end up with an HMO, what is the situation in England? Quote: Originally Posted by boletus...
View ArticleSection 21 now or February?
Good morning and happy new year! We have a buy to let house with a tenant in there. We are in England. She is on a rolling contract. Very simply we want the house back as my husband and I have...
View ArticleCouncil payment of rent
I have a tenant who gets rent payment via council. He stoped paying rent, so after 2 months I exercised my right of asking council to pay the rent directly to me. That was back in June. After 6 months,...
View ArticleHolding deposit and what to do?
Feeling guilty. Tenants made offer on flat 5 day before Christmas with move in date mid Jan. They made an offer on the rent which I grudgingly accepted. (Rent already reduced due to Christmas &...
View ArticleLandlord redecoration expectations
I've been in a rented bungalow for four years eight months. The landlady claims that she wants the house to be "returned in the exact state it was when I moved in" as "she won't be able to rent it out...
View ArticleCouncil Tax & the HIMO
I am a landlord. My property was originally occupied by a Man & Wife, who separated. They asked for separate tenancy agreements & now pay their own rent each. I have now received a letter from...
View ArticleSection 21 expired 8th September, 2012
I had problems with my tenants over rent arrears. i.e. they did not pay. A section 21 notice was issued. The tenants contacted me & we worked out a payment schedule. This was paid for one month,...
View ArticleFloor Covering Query In Terms of Lease
I own the freehold to the block of two flats I live in. The lease states "at all times cover the floors of the Premises and keep them covered with carpet and underlay or other suitable covering" Any...
View ArticleCounty Court Official Close Dates
Hi Guys Hoping someone can help. Received a notice of issue from the county court following the submission of a a n5b form, giving tenant 14 days from service to file a defence. Date of service was 19...
View ArticleNotice period not accepted by agent
As a tenant I emailed the letting agent in September informing them I had purchased a new property and was giving my 3 months notice. I also said I could negotiate on this if required. They responded...
View ArticleTenant sectioned under mental health act
Asking on behalf of mother in law: she had a tenant move in on a 12 month AST but had problems with the tenant paying the rent,she gave s8 notice which ran out on 28th december.... heres the problem......
View ArticlePlot for land for development in SW4 London
Hi there New to this forum, but any help much appreciated. I have a plot of land in SW4 in London which is currently a dilapidated garage with an additional side plot. I’m in the process of trying to...
View ArticleHappy New Year wish
Happy New Year to everyone when it arrives. Apart from world peace and end of poverty and illness, what one thing would you like to see change in 2013. Just remember; be careful what you wish for For...
View ArticleDo I have to provide a lounge?
Hi, I've tried googling this but can't find an answer. I currently have a 3 bed semi, 4 rooms are let and 1 room is being used as a lounge. Before I used to let the whole house to one set of people....
View ArticleWhose responsibility to replace glass?
On a recent LA property inspection it was noted there was a large round hole in one of the double glazing units. On quizing the tenant as to what caused the hole she reported that it was a bullet hole...
View ArticleDamp proof treatments
Hi. I have been doing some damp-proof treatment works and I have always used the liquid form but someone has told me the gel ones are much better. I have never had a problem with the liquid ones but...
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