Deliberate damage to property
I own a property that is rented out, a shop below and a flat above, the tenant in the flat is a regulated one. Following some routine repairs to a chimney the builder told me that someone in the...
View ArticleFreeholder can Repossess WITHOUT a Possession Order?
I have heard a solicitor say that it is possible for a landlord to physically repossess a leasehold property in case of arrears without even obtaining a possession order first, as long as the property...
View ArticleTenancy Renewed - now not paying rent plus assess issues
Dear All, I have issued a letter to my tenant 1 month prior to the end of the agreement, stating that i am extending the tenancy on a monthly basis plus a rent increase. The tenancy is a short-hold...
View ArticleTax Free Amount
Hi, I have a rental property for which I submit SA every year. For the tax I owe for 12-13, I got a letter from the tax office that they would take it from my PAYE and my tax free amount has been...
View ArticleInvoice Dispute
Hi Everyone, I had a central heating pipe leak at my property and found online {Mod - name removed}. I called them initially and they said that it will cost me roughly £380 + VAT, but I should not...
View ArticleCan i offset my £6000 tax bill with a van please?
Hi I can not get hold of my accountant until tuesday next week and was wondering if anyone knows if I can offset my new £6000 tax bill by purchasing another van please,for my business. I have been...
View ArticleHope you enjoying paying additional council tax from April
Read this, the results of the "consultaion". https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...37/2152512.pdf Hope you all had your say! Interesting to note that exemption L (mortgagees in possesion) was ignored....
View ArticlePlatform/Vehicle for selling property with Tennants
Hi, I was wondering if anybody was aware of specific websites/companies who would deal specifically with people looking to sell property with Tennants in situ. My current tennants have been excellent...
View ArticleBusiness Premises, Tenant in Occupation won't sign lease
The tenant sold the business to the occupier. There was an agreement but is was Trading Agreement. The occupier has no lease agreement. For past 3 months have been trying to get occupier (new Tenant)...
View ArticleMCOL with defendant outside E&W??
Guys: I just tried to kick-off MCOL where the defendant is in Scotland... (me in England..) but it won't let me.. Can anyone point me please to an idiot's guide for such circumstances & can I...
View ArticleRenting Flat as use for Emergency Accommodation
I understand councils have a statutory responsibility to provide emergency/temporary accommodation to vulnerable people. They either have their own properties, or use B&Bs or properties rented from...
View ArticleHow Much Compensation?
Hi, I am helping out with some management and have inherited the following problem: The tenant had a single shower at her disposal. The shower was out of order entirely for 4 weeks and was a nuisance...
View ArticleLandlord Residing in annexe
Hi I am a landlord and live in my converted barn with my wife and son, in the grounds of my main house. This house is let on an assured short hold tenancy. I have an informal agreement with the tenant...
View ArticleLetting agent software
Hi Just wondering if anyone has used RentPro the web based letting agent software, is it any good? Or perhaps someone could recommend something similar that they have used? Many thanks...
View ArticleLandlords Terms of Business with Letting Agents
Just some advice for landlords out there who are presented with the agents Terms of Business (TOB) and on which you should clarify the following points BEFORE you sign any contract. If you don't like...
View Articleis this a deposit or not
Hi a friend of mine had an agent find him some tenants only. In the agreement it states "£695 per calendar month payable three months in advance. Two months rent to be returned on vacation as long as...
View ArticleOne month from end of fixed term. Do I still need to give 2 months notice?
One month from end of fixed term. So not yet become a periodic tenancy. I want to end the tenancy. Do I still need to give the tenants 2 months notice? If that's not the case then it'll be nearer 3...
View ArticleNew to Letting- Declaring Income
Hi me and my partner are moving into together and renting her property out, she is very nervous about declaring income correctly. So reading different views on forum im wondering if anyone can help,...
View ArticleHelp needed - what to do next please!
Hi - my husband owns a flat, which has been rented to a tenant in receipt of Housing Benefit. Long story short, we want the tenant out - she's failed to maintain the property, we have allegations of...
View ArticleHorrid time in court
I have just had the most horrendous time in court. The judge seemed to have no idea of how I and my T felt about being there. She took the TA, S8 and S21 off me and then asked me about dates and net...
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