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Letting agent and Eviction
what are the duties of the letting agent in regards to an eviction order?
Can my Landlord change the layout of my house during my contract period?
My landlord has built a downstairs bathroom in my main sitting room of my student house (me and 4 others) This has made the living room, stupidly small and extremely cramped for 5 people. ...What can you " offset " when you fill in your tax return
Hi I am renting my first property out , and i have heard the term "offset ", when people have been talking about ...Check out at end of tenancy
My tenants and I have mutually agreed to end their tenancy (was AST, now rolling statutory periodic). As part of the 'check out': 1. Can I ask ...tenants from hell
My husband and I moved to Canada in March 2009. We put our house into the hands of a letting agent. They prepared tenancy agreement ...Filing a claim for unpaid rent
Question? On discovering the true identity of a tenant and in what name do `I issue the claim...section 21
Tenant do not want to leave after section 21 is served and council advised them no to leave without a court order...DHSS let
The agent let my flat to renants that are paid by the council, a small proportion of the rent is paid by the tenant. At the end of the AST the agent served the notice then received a letter by the council to say they need a court order in order to make them homeless then the council can find them alternative accomodation and they must stay a further 2 weeks after the end of their tenancy. The agent decided to go ahead and go to court. I need to know if that is the right thing to do, also I am worried if they stay 2 weeks over the end of tenancy that mens we accepted them as tennts for another period. Can you please adviceInsurance without quotes
Looking for an insurance that doesnt require my tenants to get 2 or 3 quotes...AST or License agreement?
Does anyone know if I can use a License agreement instead of an AST for the tenants in my HMO? I issued a License ...how to find the details of Landlord of Upstairs Flat.
I am facing big problem here, need some help...Must I, as Landlod, renew a Tenancy when term expires?
Do I need to re-issue the AST for my tenant after it expires this year?...Notice to tennant if I do not intend renewing the shorthold lease agreement
What notice do I have to give my tennant if he has an assured shorthold tennancy agreement which has a start date of 06/03/2010 and ...Tenant walks out of house and breaks contract and owes money...what to do...?
Hi I got a tenant who walked out my house and did not give me 30 days notice (with no forwarding address but i know ...Letting to a company
Hi all, I am not a professional Landlord, only a landlord due to the credit crunch. I am hoping somebody out there might be ...Role of Guarantor
Tenant has not paid rent for 2 months. Guarantor says tenant says she has paid rent and implies it is not his problem. Does the guarantor not promise payment if the tenant does not pay? How can this be encouraged/forced?...AST to Family Member
Can I let one of my homes, with an AST, between myself and my 35 year old daughter ?...Leak in top floor flat
I own a 1 bed flat in London, top floor flat of a block of 3. The 2nd floor flat complained of water ...assured shorthold tenancy agreement
I have some questions regarding printed the tenancy agreement I have copied from the 'FREE DOCUMENTS' section. *Re page 3 (Rents and charges)Point 3 states '....any late rental payments at X% above....etc. What should X be? *Re page 3 (Rents and charges)Point 4 states '....Tenant is liable for the first $XXX of any claim....etc. What should XXX be? *Re page 6 (Landlord obligations)third bullit point on page states that the landlord will pay for all water rates, including sewerage rates... etc Is this normal? Could I delite this?deposit registry scheme
What if I haven't registered my tenants deposits with a scheme? ...Unpaid rent
What is best to do if tenant is moving out and would not pay the rent when still 2 months left on their tenancy contract? ...What monies should I collect at the start of the tenancy
I am a little confused, if I rent my property out at 475pcm do I collect a month in advance plus one month plus a ...No comments - anyone there?
I have submitted 2 articles for which I requested advice ( 13 days vacation, managment agency reason for concern) and have had 0 comment. I am surprised that the site produces so little response and would hope that after I have been a landlord for a while longer I would be able to share some experience or advice. Am is mistaken in expecting this?Tenant vacates after 13 days and no notice - position
A tenant on social benefit vacated the property in N Ireland after 13 days occupation. No notice given and only advised of vacation when made contact by phone re delay in payment of rent. Any advice re next steps or is a lawyer now essential?...Career break - Best way to rent out my house?
Hi, I am leaving in August 2010 to work abroad for one year. My current employee have authorised a career break so basically I need some ...Am I obliged to change the Heating System?
My tenants contacted the council who's asked me to change the heating system to a more efficient one. The tenants contacted The Warm Front who can do the work....Full managment agency - reason for complaint
A full management agency for my property has incurred costs by using a private contractor for work which was the local authority responsibility and are refusing to reimburse. They have failed also to advise of serious damp problems discovered by another agent engaged to re-let the property which is making it unlettable in this condition. Is there a legal solution....Guarantor question 2
With regards to a guarantor agreement being witnesssed, i believe it needs to be, am i right? I have a potential tenant whose guarantor is in a completely different area to my property and i am wondering how i can manage this. Thank youTenant Refusing Access to Potential Buyers
My property is let on an assured shorthold tenancy for a term of 12 months ending 30th December. There is a clause in the tenancy stating that the tenant must allow access during the last 40 days to show potential buyers/tenants the property. I know it is not yet at the 40 day stage but there is also another clause which states with 24 hour notice the tenant must allow access for repairs, inspection and any other purpose. Do you think that this clause overrides the other clause so that I can get an injunction to force the tenant to allow access?Advice needed - previous tenant
My tenant has given notice to vacate my property, in line with the agreement. However, her boyfriend was living with her and since their relationship ended, things have a potential to become quite nasty. He was not on the tenancy agreement and damage was done to my property as a result of his recreational activities, involving illegal drugs. This resulted in extensive building work (at a cost of £4,000) which needed to be claimed through the buildings insurance. He has left a fridge, tumble dryer and washing machine behind and was given notice to remove these from the property by 23/04/10. They are still there. He has made no attempt to contribute towards the cost of the property repairs and is ignoring messages to remove these items. Where do I stand legally? Can these items remain in the property or am I able to take them to the nearest skip?tenant guarantor
Can anyone tell me if a tenant guarantor form has to be witnessed to be legally binding?Agent still wants fee on continuation of tenancy after agreed period
I entered into an agreement with a London estate agent to rent out my flat for a fee of 11% of the rent to find ...New Landlords
Can't look at the links on your 'new Landlord' tutorial; just takes you back to home page. Can't post comment on there either so what can I do?Renting to my Son ?
Would I be able to rent my property to my son and girl friend as he's on incapicity benefit ?Boyfriend of tenant has, for all intents and purposes, moved in.
Can I object to this on an AST?...TAX
The rent i charge is enough to cover the mortgage payments an insurance costs with a small amount remaining. Do i need to pay tax?Agent negligence
I discovered that my tenants had taken an additional person into the property without permission. My agent dismissed it us unimportant. It now ...Unfurnished property
my tenant is trying to get me to pay for her new carpets, am i obliged to do this when it is let unfurnished ...
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29/07/2010 12:16:33Dean Evans Dear member - please call Landlord Assist who are one of our trusted partners on 08707 66 22 88. They will be able to give ...
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27/07/2010 09:32:55Wayne Robinson Phone the lha Dep't to get rent paid directly to your self.you might have to get tenants permission for this to happen.Serve them with a ...
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15/07/2010 14:05:38Wayne Robinson Did the agent ask for aguarantor signature? if the did you can go to them for the money/sue them
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15/07/2010 11:01:36Frank Johnson It is a legal requirement to do this.