evict or offer a compromise??
At the start of November 2012 I gave my tenant months notice that I would be increasing the rent from 16 Jan 2013 to bring it up to market level. My tenant is in receipt of benefit - although his...
View ArticleHousing Benefit - Entitled or Not
Hi A good friend of mine owns her own house with her partner of 12 years. Their relationship has broken down and he is constantly spending the mortgage money and running up arrears and missing payments...
View ArticleRTM Co and VAT registration and reclaim
We recently acquired the RTM in a central london building of 106 flats which we administer under our newly registered RTM Co Ltd. Leases are 990 years Although the RTM Co is currently non trading, it...
View ArticleFreehold - neighbour wont sign to allow us to sell
I live in a converted Victorian house and own the first floor flat. The ground floor is owned by a charity for disabled adults. We both have share of the freehold (50/50 lease). We have recently sold...
View ArticleDownstairs loo vs space for kitchen.
We're about to submit planning for small 2 bed house. The plans show a lounge approx 12ft square with the kitchen diner 15x8ft off the back. There are 2 beds upstairs and a family bathroom. Apparently...
View ArticleProblem with DPS and my landlady
First of all, sorry for my poor English. I am Spanish. I will do my best trying to explain it. I am living in UK and my landlady in USA. My girlfriend and me signed a contract for a flat from 28th...
View ArticleWhen complaints turn into potential harassment
I have an excellent T who has received several formal complaints letters of different types from the local Council in under a year, and at least one no-warning visit. This is without any neighbour...
View ArticleSelf assessment declaring losses (rent Arrears)
Hi Just wondered if somebody could let me kow im comleting my self assessment for tax year ending 2012 Our Tenants had to be evicted with approx £4000 rent arrears at the end - I have completed the...
View ArticleLayout change flat - planning permission
I'm looking to swap my kitchen and bedroom around in a 3 bed maisonette, moving my kitchen/living to the large bedroom creating a larger living space and smaller bedroom. I understand i'll have to...
View ArticleCalls may be recorded for quality & training purposes....
My dear wife has lately be upset and bothered by a debt-collector's letter demanding payment + fine for a utility bill: Suffice to say the utility company (Selkirk, Scottish Borders...) appears to have...
View Articlenoise from refurb below
hi, im just wondering if there are any rules or anything about the situation im in. Im renting a flat on the 2nd floor on a building. there is an empty flat below and an empty shop below that. I am...
View ArticleLVT hearing on date I told them my advocate wasn't available
Just received notification of my LVT application hearing date/length. Both parties estimated the length of the hearing as half a day. But the LVT have made it over TWO full days. And the first day is a...
View ArticleHMO - issuing a AST to some tenants
Hi, I have a HMO - by name - but not by licensing requirements, I am a live in landlord with 4 lodgers/tenants each on a licence to occupy. I am looking to get a Buy to Let mortgage and need 6 months...
View ArticleErection of scaffolding
I have ashop ina larger building . The landlord erected scaffolding around the who;e building blocking the retail shops . I wrote to him complaining that my business turnover had been reduced. I...
View ArticleAgreeing on fixtures and fittings on a property subject to an AST agreement
As part of a Tomlin Order I have made an offer to buy a property that has a continued AST agreement with tenants. The price of the property was agreed as a legal settlement between myself and the...
View ArticleAgent wants me to pay a hourly rate??Can he do this??
Quick history I am the landlord property fully managed by a letting agent. Tenants bought in pets without permission they stayed 6 month then left owing rent and kitten damage to my carpets. The...
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Advice - the the math - at a crossroad
Hi all, I have a dilema similar to Carter88. The scenario is that my wife and I have been renting out our property whilst the kids were young and the property is now empty so we planned to sell in...
View Article**LANDLORDS REQUIRED** Social Media Effectiveness, A Landlords Survey....
I am currently in the process of researching the effectiveness of social media within the lettings industry (Both the lettings agent and the landlord/tenant aspects). I have being volunteering at an...
View Articleappointee asks for advice
I am an appointee for my disabled stepson.He lives in a sheltered bungalow and recieves all his rent and service charges and full CTB which is credited to his account.I recieve all his other benefits...
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