Who has final say over the parking space?
Hi, quick question I hope... I am the owner and landlord of a flat, a parking space belongs to the flat. If the tenants do not have a car nor utilise the space, who's call is it who can/can't use the...
View ArticleChimney sweeping
Hi, another little question... If the tenants are using a woodburning stove (with my permission), who's responsibility is it to pay for the chimney to be swept? Again, not mentioned in tenancy...
View ArticleAccepting LL charges then claiming via small claims
Hi All, Got a tough LL here, who wishes to charge £575 for alleged cleaning and repairs. Now, I accept £33 of the charge as we paid rent a day short upon the expiry of the agreement, but the other is...
View ArticleNotice Periods & CPT/SPT? Advise please
Hi I know there is quite abit on here about notice periods but I have had a look through the posts and the FAQ's and have not been able to confirm and answer that seems to fit my exact circumstances....
View ArticleHB calculation
If the monthly rent is 525.00 and the tenant is entitled to 495.00 HB every four weeks. How much rent will the Landlord receive per calender month and how much will the tenant need to top up.
View ArticleFree Cavity Wall and Loft Insulations for tenants!
Hi Landlords, I don't know if you are aware, but and landlords can get Free cavity wall, loft and solid wall insulation absolutely free of charge for their tenanted properties.. No catch. PM me for...
View ArticleIs Property really worth the bother
Hi I know this won't be popular but I am coming to the conclusion that investing in property isnt that good any more. The reason is because: a) If you are buying a property with cash, nobody wants to...
View ArticleService Charge Percentage Wrong
I share the freehold with 6 others in a block of flats. In March 2011 I found out & brought to our managing agents attention that my service charge percentage was incorrect. It should be 9.5% but...
View ArticleTaking landlord to court, how strong is my case?
Ok so basically im wanting to take my landlord to court for the non refund of my deposit and not protecting it in a scheme until after i moved out. Here is what i have written up to defend my case, its...
View ArticleSecure UPVC French Doors?
I just got a phone call telling me my tenant's flat was broken into via his lounge french doors. The agent says that the glass is not broken or removed. The thieves just 'popped' them open. Does anyone...
View Article'News' posts
The first dedicated property web portal that connects letting agents and landlords with people claiming housing benefit has been launched this week. Dssmove is a free UK-wide online service where...
View ArticleBuying a property its unregistered and converted
Hi All, I stumbled upon a property which has been converted to 2 flats, however whilst reading the documentation for the property, I noticed the following. Its not registered with the land registry I...
View Articlechange of rent payment
an agent started a tenancy on a monthly payment however they seem to be little interested in collecting the rent or chasing tenant so i got the council to pay the housing benefit to me leaving a topup...
View ArticleWhy...
...does this board insist on 15 posts before you can PM someone? As you might guess, this is a shameless attempt to get my count up!
View ArticleMy first AGM...
...as a director is coming up, and there may be some...well not quite dissent, but surprise as to the way the new directors are running the show (i.e. properly!). Previously, the shareholders of the...
View ArticleWhat's the most you've ever paid for a tenancy agreement / contract ?
A landlord friend of mine just told me a letting agent just tried to charge him £350 for drafting a tenancy agreement - this fee on top of the 12% of annual rent they already wanted to charge for...
View Articlefinancial issue- sensitive!
This is a rather embarrassing question about a sensitive issue but I want to know more about what would happen to a private landlord who cannot financially meet the requirement to maintain a property?...
View ArticleConvicted Arsonist - breach of conditions?
My excellent tenant of four years (AST, now periodic) now has a permanent guest who has served time for arson. My Landlord insurance renewal asks whether the residents have criminal records. Is the...
View ArticleSection 94 RTM & RESERVE FUNDS
Hi Guys Further quick question from me as you have been very helpful on here so far (leaseholdanswers and others :(grin):) We have account statements from the current agents confirming there are around...
View ArticleBlocked Drain
Hello I have a Property in which the kitchen/washing machine drain outside has blocked for the third time in four years. On two occasions previously I called a drain unblocking company blue flame which...
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