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Definitely don't let the tenant do it or pay for it.
If the tenant agrees in writing to a small rent increase variation to contract (that's not a fee - it is an altered service) then go ahead. The increase would be small though (maybe 1/200th of the cost of the work per rental month).
If you are feeling charitable and its a great tenant and you would have done the work anyway in the near term then do what you want.
If you conclude that the tenant fee act prohibits you from changing a fee in exchange for an improved service, then obviously do not offer an improved service (that is what how the government is wanting you to think). In that case explain that you would do it but the law prevents you from doing it in a mutually agreeable manner.
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Thanks for the answers, its a epc band D, i didn't increase the rent for 6 years moved it with market 2 years ago, i bought the house to sell but couldn't so let it out, i built a house on the garden which i wanted to sell but again couldn't so i have rented that out 4 years ago.
I will just pay for up and down stairs, i am looking at a exit plan but i don't wish to overload with questionsLeave a comment:
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OP for what its worth, my view...dont let the tenant pay, and dont increase the rent.
Rationale:
1) Investing in UPVC replacement is a net benefit to the property in any event, and (at some point) will become part of a necessary repair to the property.
2) Allowing the tenant to pay some of this is asking for later trouble in my view as regardless of the legalities you could put in place to allow it, it will inevitably end up as an "emotional" throwback for the tenant if there are issues in future.
3) Personally, I wouldnt charge a rent increase to a good tenant - or at least certainly not a rent increase that isnt simply aligned to general rental increases over time.
4) Supporting the request and paying yourself is sure to have positive views for the tenant and therefore increase their satisfaction in the property and with you as a landlord, and therefore hopefully continue to keep a good long term tenant.
5) UPVC installation is tax deductable as maintenance under HMRC regs....Leave a comment:
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Double glazing makes relatively little difference to EPC but IMHO is a sensible repair to make.Leave a comment:
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Tenant wants new windows
Hi, first post here please go easy, old terranced house tenant wants replacement upvc windows i have agreed to do the downstairs and she has offered to pay for the upstairs, is that a crazy idea to let her pay or shall i put up the rent, home i just below market value, good tenant been there 8 years.
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As the tenant has returned the keys to the agent, I think its reasonably safe to assume an implied surrender. What does you tenancy agreement say about how long you will keep goods before disposing of them? Mine says 14 days. I would write to the tenant and tell them that you will dispose of their things...19-01-2021, 18:20 PM
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Got possession order just over 2 weeks ago using Section 8 rent arrears.
My solicitor (who just passed away yesterday) negotiated return of keys which tenant subsequently delayed on a number of occassions. Tenant eventually returned keys to estate agent office today however did not want...19-01-2021, 17:36 PM -
Might a landlord argue that "the last day of the 6th month of the tenancy" is 30 June? I guess a court is likely to favour the interpretation most favourable to the tenant though....19-01-2021, 18:13 PM
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Hello. I am a tenant looking for a confirmation of how wording of break clause in my tenancy agreement applies to my situation.
I moved into my current flat on 15th Dec. However due to change of personal circumstances I'd like to move in 6 months. My tenancy agreement (12 months) includes...19-01-2021, 11:59 AM -
Reply to Rent reduction or moving outI think that conflating the two issues is going to work against you. I suggest you pick the one that's most important to you and pursue that as above....19-01-2021, 17:53 PM
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Hello forum,
It's my first post here, I hope for some advice
We've been renting a property in London for almost 4yrs. Our TA is due for renewal in March and we decided to ask the landlord for a rent reduction because like many others we have been experiencing financial pressure...17-01-2021, 21:32 PM -
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Hi my husband was given a property as a deed of gift after his mother passed away in 1991 from his father. My husband put in place through the solicitor that his father could live rent free in the property but had to pay bills and any repairs or updating. His father married later the same year. The...19-01-2021, 09:53 AM
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PS Suggest you first very carefully re-read your agreement with agent: Might just be terms & conditions they quoted you in an early email. No, not the AST.
But even if they should handle evictions etc sounds like they are useless so do it yourself.
In good old Engerland...19-01-2021, 14:38 PM -
I have a contract with my letting agent to find me a tenant and collect rent. The tenant hasn't payed for already 2 months. The agency sent a couple of emails saying that xxx balance is outstanding but is not doing anything else. I've already payed them a commission 12 months in advance. Does anyone...19-01-2021, 11:34 AM
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