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I rented out a flat on a shorthold tenancy agreement for 6 months. The tenancy is coming to an end on 17th march 2010.
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i need to give my tenents notice as im going to sell the property theres no rent arrears or no other problems with the tenents. ...tenant receives Housing Benefit but isn't paying his rent
Housing Benefits Office won't discuss his claim with me. ...Breaking Month to Month lease
I have a rental in Washington State. My renter signed a 6 month lease beginning - with the understanding that it would go month to ...Avoidence of Captal Gains?
I own two houses both of which are morgaged and one is in negative equity, just. ...long term tenancy
My tennant has rented my flat since August 2007. He is a Barrister & very compliant tennant and likely to continue his tenancy after August 2010 which will be 3 years tennacy. I wonder what should I do regarding long term tennancy? Thanksselling a rented flat
what are the leagal implications of marketing a property for sale before the break clause in the tenancy?...Deposit scheme
I have just read on here that if the deposit is not held in a deposit scheme my tenant could claim 3 times the amount, ...Tenant has pets
My tenant has 3 dogs which I did not know about. I would rather the tenancy not have pets so is there a law against ...Maintenance issues
My agent has just carried out an interim inspection and reported to us that there is issues with the guttering, which has led to the ...Tenant Deposit Dispute
I have been abroad for the last year so have sporadically checked my rent payments which seemed up to date. When my tenant left I have noticed 2 missing payments (one payment she says should be there which she is checking with her bank) and other she did not pay as it covers Rentokil which had to called to exterminate bed bugs she brought into the flat. She has produced 2 further receipts for a hostel (as she says the flat was uninhabitable) and a receipt for a plumber due to a leaky washing machine. I have only just been made aware of these issues, I cannot validate the receipts and the other tenant was unaware of her moving out or the leak. Further to this my new kitchen work surface has been damaged with knife marks. I am witholding her deposit due to lapsed rent and damaged property but now she is telling me that I owe her 3 times the deposit as I didnt put it in a tenant deposit scheme. I held the deposit in another account of mine. What are my rights on this matter and how should I proceed?Deposit paid by tenant but cancelled contract. Where do I stand?
A prospective renant has paid his deposit and although the agreement has not yet been signed he wishes to back out. After receiving his deposit I immediately had the gas safety check done and have also given away wardrobes that he did not wish to keep in the house. We have spent quite a number of hours of our time and visit's to the propert to meet him. How much of his deposit can I keep back inoder to cover my costs RegardsMANAGEMENT - SOLE AGREEMENT
Management Company. Hi all I am new to being a Landlord and am due to rent my property out in Feb. I have taken it out of the hands of the management Co. as they have had it 4 months, have had only 1 viewer. How do I stand if I refuse/ask for a reduction in paying their sole agreement fee. THANKS IN ADVANCENon payment of rent for no hot water for a week
Hot water unavailable for a week & tennant refusing to pay that week's rent. Is this reasonable?...Agent not paying Rent on time
My tennant was placed in my property by the Home Office. The Home Office pays our Agent but for the last 4 months this ...Absent tenant
I have a tenant who informed me he would be working in America for eight days - he has now been gone for nearly five weeks and cannot be contacted. Have tried to call him but his phone is going straight through to voicemail and have also sent him text messages. He is now 6 weeks in rent arrears. How long do you have to leave it before you start to take action and also what action do we take i.e. do we apply for possession through the courts?short rental payment
dear sirs, my tenant is on housing benefit and cannot pay the total rent due to her entitlement falling short of the rental contract. Last year ...Electrical safety inspection
I rent out my victorian terraced cottage to tenants via a lettings agent. They've begun to have issues with the wiring (a ...Mr S.Beese
In march 09 we found a tenant for a property we lett, on drawing up the law pack contact we asked the lady what ...notice re fixed term tenancy
Dear Sirs, I had an agreement with my tenant for 6 months and it was stated that she would have to movr out on ...rent arrrears when the tenants are housing benefit?
How can i collect rental arrears from my tenants now that the council have started to pay there housing benefit directly to me?...Can I specify if my tenant can have pets?
Can I state in the tenancy agreement that my tenant does not have any pets in the property??What notice period must I give my tenant?
You must give the following amount of notice: · For grounds 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 or 17 - at least 2 weeks · For ...Can I repossess my property if the tenant appears to have left?
This letter should state that you believe they have left and ask them to contact you within 14 days or you will repossess the property. ...Can I evict a tenant if they have been there a long time?
Yes, if the tenant moved in before 15th January 1989, then the tenancy is probably a ‘regulated’ or ‘statutory’ tenancy and the rules relating to ...What is landlord insurance?
‘Residential Landlord Insurance’ commonly known as ‘Buy to Let Insurance’ are terms used when describing a specific policy designed to cover a property owner who receives remuneration for providing residential accommodation. Alternatively, if the property is occupied for commercial use a ‘Commercial Property Owners policy’ will be required instead....How do I serve a Section 21 Notice?
A section 21 notice may be served by post or in person. The courts will recognise the day of postal service as the day on ...How does a Section 21 Notice apply to periodic tenancies?
S.21(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988 applies to assured shorthold tenancies that have become periodic and states: Without prejudice to any such right as is referred ...How does a section 21 apply to fixed term tenancies?
The notice must be served before possession action can be started. In the case of joint landlords the notice can be given by any one ...What is a Section 21 Notice?
Under the Housing Act 1988, a landlord who has granted an assured shorthold tenancy has a legal right to get his property back at the end of the tenancy....Does a Section 8 notice guarantee guarantee a possession order?
Issuing a section 8 notice to quit on a tenant does not guarantee that the court will grant a possession order. It depends largely on which grounds are relied upon as well as the strength of the the landlord’s argument....What are the grounds for issuing a Section 8 - Notice to Quit?
Under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 there are 17 separate grounds on which a landlord can seek possession of a property....What is a Section 8 - Notice to Quit?
A 'section 8 - notice to quit', also known as a 'section 8 possession notice', is so called because it operates under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988....Can I change the tenancy agreement?
A tenancy agreement can normally only be changed if both the landlord and tenant agree. If both agree, the change should be recorded in writing, ...When is a tenancy agreement adjudged to be 'sham'?
Sham tenancy agreements The rights laid down by law always override those which are stated in a written or oral agreement. An agreement which suggests that ...What documents and information must the tenant receive?
By law, as a landlord, you must provide the following information:- · if the tenant has a weekly tenancy (not a fixed term or monthly tenure), ...What are the 'Implied terms' of tenancy agreements?
There are obligations the landlord and tenant have which may not be set down in the agreement but which are given by law and are implied into all tenancy agreements. These terms form part of the contract, even though they have not been specifically agreed between your landlord and you....What are the express terms of a tenancy agreement?
In England and Wales, most tenants do not have a right in law to a written tenancy agreement. However, public sector landlords such as local authorities and housing associations should provide a written tenancy agreement. If a tenant is visually impaired, the tenancy agreement must be written in a format they can use, for example, in large print or Braille....What is a tenancy agreement?
The tenancy agreement is a contract between you and your landlord. It may be written or oral.The tenancy agreement gives certain rights to both you and your landlord, for example, your right to occupy the accommodation and the your landlord’s right to receive rent for letting the accommodation....Can a 17yr old sign a AST Rental agreement?
Can a 17yr old sign a AST Rental agreement? ...Tenants want to leave early - what do I do?
This is a case for individual consideration. If your tenant wants to leave because his circumstances have changed, he can no longer afford the rent, then ...What can I do with tenants from hell?
The good news is that the law protects you against tenants who don’t pay their rent, cause a nuisance or use the property for illegal ...How can I attract good tenants?
This is basically common sense and market savvy. Of paramount importance is to offer a property in a good area. It’s still all about location, location, ...Will the court automatically give me possession of my property?
This depends on the nature of the tenancy. There are a number of mandatory grounds for possession. Some cover situations which do not apply to most ...Can I reposes my property if the tenant appears to have left?
If you are unable to contact the tenant and suspect that they may have left, you should leave a dated letter. This letter should state that ...Can I just change the locks?
No, you must not attempt to evict the tenant by changing the locks or by physically ejecting them or their belongings nor must you ask ...What if it is assured but tenant has broken the terms of the tenancy agreement?
A tenancy which started before 28th February 1997 and after 14th January 1989 will be an assured tenancy unless you informed your tenant in writing ...What if the shorthold tenant has broken the terms of the tenancy agreement?
You can end the tenancy for a breach of the tenancy agreement e.g. non-payment of rent. However you must serve an appropriate notice and give the ...What is the accelerated possession procedure?
This is a procedure for getting possession of your property without going to court. This is only available where there is a written short hold contract. ...
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08/03/2010 13:44:36Richard Holmes The above are only some of the factors which influence an underwriter as to whether they will accept a risk & if so at what ...
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08/03/2010 12:51:55RICKY CALLAGHAN I say fair enough, however what about a similar site for landlords to blog tenants. After all do you know a landlord who has not ...
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07/03/2010 17:30:29Dean Evans The case of Kalas v Farmer is a warning to social landlords of the risks involved in simply re-taking possession of unoccupied property. The claimant was ...
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06/03/2010 22:07:08Dean Evans An inventory will hold up in a court of law if a landlord does this. To be safe, it is advised the landlord have a ...