What are the rules for contacting tenants?
Am I allowed to say, phone them up to discuss the situation with them? Our flat is rented through agents who are being worse than useless.
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I don't believe that there is a law that says you may not phone your tenants up.Originally posted by blitzoid View PostAllow tenants to protect their own deposits. I want free money when they do it wrong -
Of course you can contact your tenants if you wish. They are your tenants, not your agent's. It does however beg the question of why you are paying a'worse than useless' agent - smacks of buying a dog, but barking yourself!Originally posted by blitzoid View Post
Sack the agent.'Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation fo the first link on one memorable day'. Charles Dickens, Great ExpectationsComment
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Check the contract you have with the agent, there is usually a one month notice period. All contracts have to have a termination clause, they can't lock you in ad infinitum. Even if the clause says something silly it can always be challenged as unreasonable or unenforceable.Comment
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Do they? Where does it say that, then?Originally posted by gardeningmad View PostJEFFREY SHAW, solicitor [and Topic Expert], Nether Edge Law*
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Reply to Section 13 rent increase noticeWhat sort of rent level are similar properties being advertised on Right Move etc?
I agree withjpucng62 about his option 1.
If you want to be bullish, offer something like £845 just before rent day and pay it.
Ignore the agent's "advice" about giving notice....28-01-2021, 16:05 PM -
Hello,
I need some advice about my situation. I have been issued with a section 13 notice for an increase in rent from £810 to £875 for a 2 bed semi-detached house. This is an increase of almost 8%, is this considered a reasonable increase? We moved to this property in May 2019 so not...27-01-2021, 20:16 PM -
I would send a copy of the agreement to HMRC...28-01-2021, 16:04 PM
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This is a bit convoluted but I would really appreciate some guidance. Sorry for the long post.
I moved my family into a property in September. The landlady has 2 properties here. One is empty. The properties belong to her elderly parents and she is managing the houses for them.
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Heating is oil in my property, ground source heat pump in the adjacent one....28-01-2021, 15:56 PM
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The tenancy agreement says cash. We went backwards and forwards over it as I wasn't comfortable with cash. However, I was also desperate to move house so relented in the end.
She's not on benefits. She is minted.
Thanks so much for everyone's replies....28-01-2021, 15:55 PM -
100% agree with that
A phone call to HMRC?...28-01-2021, 15:55 PM -
I do wonder if the DNO or supplier are aware that 2 properties are on the end of their supply cable?
OP - what is the heating in your home?28-01-2021, 15:53 PM -
Wanting to stay longterm is defiantly a plus
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Good afternoon.
Tomorrow morning we are viewing a property which is perfect fo us in everyway.
The estate agents gathers those who are interested and discuss with the landlord over who would be best suited to take the property.
I am tempted to offer an extra £25 per...27-01-2021, 14:25 PM
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