Contractual Periodic Tenancy or Statutory Periodic Tenancy for notice period
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me figure out if I have a contractual or statutory periodic tenancy. I now wish to give notice and need to determine if the contractual 2 month notice period is valid or...
View ArticleLetting to my family
Hi, could you give me some advice please, I'm thinking about buying property to rent out to two members of my family. They are both single and need to live independantly. Would it be better to buy two...
View ArticleLack of understanding regards to HMRC and live in Landlord
Hi there I am looking to rent our three of my rooms. I was wondering how I go about this regards to self assessment of 3 rooms or do I do 1 as Rent a Room and other two as self assessment. Also, as a...
View ArticleApip
Having set up an Inventory Clerk business in Lincolnshire over a year ago now with approximately 160 "jobs" under my belt, I have been wondering whether to become a member of APIP or similar body. If...
View ArticleCan my landlord evict me for getting HB?
Hi all! First of all, I'm a tenant, not a landlord, but I was hoping you could give me some advice. I rented my current flat three years ago with my then partner - after a few months, we split and I...
View ArticleLandlord refusing to return deposit. Need advice please.
Hi. I'm having a problem with my landlady refusing to return my deposit in full due to damage caused by damp in the bathroom. In addition she hasn't put it in a deposit protection scheme, and is not...
View ArticleCharging for communal area damage
A communal door has been broken in a 4 bed HMO. No one is coming forward to admit to doing it. Am I allowed to charge all 4 tenants equally to cover the repair cost?
View ArticleTenant Withold rent
Hi, I manage a 5 bedroom property on one AST (joint and severally liable) One of the tenants has been experiencing some problems with condensation in his bedroom. He withheld his rent once, threatened...
View ArticleEviction struck out
Hi, Can someone tell me what form i need to reopen an eviction case which got struck out on admin error today? Weve not had the letter back from the courts yet, But we know its coming. The Admin error...
View ArticleDeposit and rent arrears?
This is related to another thread I posted recently, but the subject is different: I'm in the process of enforcing an eviction order granted by the court for rent arrears. I then intend to pursue the...
View Articleprotected tenants
Hello Ive been presented with a case to advise on. To try and summarise, its concerning two long term protected tenants residing in very sub standard accommdation. The two tenants do not live in self...
View ArticleRent A Room Scheme
Hi there - I wonder if anyone can help me? We have a downstairs side room to our house with its own toilet/shower room. Our plan is to put a kitchen area in it, lock the door which has access to the...
View ArticleN-West costs.
Hi all Just doing a little research. If anyone is in the Greater Manchester area could you give me an idea of what I should expect to pay and budget for the following in a five room terrace house. Two...
View ArticleCan a Freeholder charge Leaseholders for smoke alarm system ?
Dear all, I live in a three storey house which is split into 3 separate flats, with a communal area (stairs etc). The owner of the second floor flat is the Freeholder but does not live there, they rent...
View ArticleTenant solicitor letter....Refusing to pay for repairs from deposit
We have just had our tenant move out. The house now has very dirty carpets in places and other issues which we need to take care of. At first our letting agency suggested we would get back the full...
View ArticleRecommend Architect for Studio Development?
Dear All, Can anyone recommend an architect who specialises in studio flat developments? Preferably someone who works in or around North London where the site is. Thanks, Ad
View ArticleFront door lock - does it meet regulations?
Hi there Myself and a housemate have just started renting a house in the city centre. We aren't happy with the security of the property specifically the cellar window and the front door locks. The...
View ArticleRented Property Fast-Becoming a Buliding Site
Good afternoon Where does a tenant stand if their landlord decides to start building a new property on the grounds of their rental property? The tenant has lost part of the garden (included in the let)...
View ArticleUnwanted guest in a flat
Hi all I am wondering if you can help me with an issue I have with a flat which I manage. It is a group of 5 tenants, one of which has her boyfriend staying with her and causing problems within the...
View ArticleDoes this seem right?
this is a letter i got today. Dear mr shaw flats **-** some close - keeping communal areas clear we write further to the above. despite our previous correspondence requiring residents to remove their...
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