Residential Letting Questions

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Sticky: L's right of access for inspection or viewing? by Lawcruncher Started by Lawcruncher, 08-03-2010, 15:27 PM	547 responses 211,578 views 1 like	Last Post by jpkeates 01-12-2020, 13:56 PM
Closed, Sticky: Tenancy Guarantees by Lawcruncher Started by Lawcruncher, 03-01-2016, 12:16 PM	58 responses 8,405 views 1 like	Last Post by Moderator2 12-08-2020, 13:29 PM
Sticky: Judgment Enforcement Options by vicks Started by vicks, 10-05-2012, 18:25 PM	51 responses 37,281 views 4 likes	Last Post by jpkeates 31-07-2020, 15:21 PM
Closed, Sticky: Useful information which may be requested from new posters by Moderator2 Started by Moderator2, 20-10-2014, 06:54 AM	0 responses 16,577 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator2 20-10-2014, 06:54 AM
Closed, Sticky: Using grounds under Schedule 2 to the 1988 Act by Moderator1 Started by Moderator1, 15-11-2010, 10:53 AM	0 responses 24,760 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator1 15-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Is it worth joining RLA or equivalent by RajK Started by RajK, 19-05-2013, 14:34 PM	3 responses 636 views 0 likes	Last Post by Berlingogirl 20-05-2013, 06:29 AM
How to report a LandLord, and to who? by Lynnic Started by Lynnic, 19-05-2013, 18:52 PM	3 responses 748 views 0 likes	Last Post by mariner 20-05-2013, 00:35 AM
URGENT Question about end of tenancy by Marief71 Started by Marief71, 16-05-2013, 13:48 PM	29 responses 2,570 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 19-05-2013, 18:34 PM
Unlawful Eviction? Or not? by midlandslandlord Started by midlandslandlord, 19-05-2013, 12:08 PM	7 responses 643 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 19-05-2013, 18:13 PM
more help with accelerated possession form by woodchip35 Started by woodchip35, 16-05-2013, 16:55 PM	11 responses 1,563 views 0 likes	Last Post by woodchip35 18-05-2013, 20:24 PM
New Cooker Installed - Landlord or Tenant Responsible for Gas Safety Check by doorstop Started by doorstop, 16-05-2013, 09:14 AM	21 responses 4,568 views 0 likes	Last Post by Ericthelobster 18-05-2013, 19:15 PM
Court Bundle and Witnesses by ABC123 Started by ABC123, 19-08-2012, 15:21 PM	64 responses 7,543 views 0 likes	Last Post by ABC123 18-05-2013, 17:42 PM
Tenant Parking by Claymore Started by Claymore, 17-05-2013, 20:25 PM	10 responses 1,761 views 0 likes	Last Post by Berlingogirl 18-05-2013, 15:14 PM
Tenant ref - not a uk subject by chloe_1775 Started by chloe_1775, 17-05-2013, 19:10 PM	13 responses 1,276 views 0 likes	Last Post by jjlandlord 18-05-2013, 14:59 PM
Electricity meter changed during tenancy - where do I stand re: deposit? by helencornwall Started by helencornwall, 18-05-2013, 07:54 AM	7 responses 2,528 views 0 likes	Last Post by 45002 18-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Reply to Is an eicr a legal requirement in wales

by kk540812

Lol, have asked all this a week ago but the useless @@@@s keep using Coronavirus as an excuse for doing no work!
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23-01-2021, 10:30 AM
Is an eicr a legal requirement in wales

by kk540812

Hi ,

so I have had emails from my various management companies saying that I need to complete an eicr check for my properties by April 1 2021.
This is fine for England.
One of the properties is however in Wales, does this requirement apply there?

thans for any ...
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23-01-2021, 09:19 AM
Reply to Periodic to fixed term

by Lawcruncher

Assuming you are on an assured shorthold tenancy, that is not the case at all. Refer the agent to section 5(2) of the Housing Act 1988: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/5....
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23-01-2021, 10:29 AM
Periodic to fixed term

by Quietprofrenter

Another newbie question.

We were in the process of signing a fixed term renewal. We said yes we would like to stay and we’re happy to proceed Things moved extremely slowly with little communication from the property management company.

On 31 Dec we received a letter from...
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23-01-2021, 09:19 AM
Reply to Periodic to fixed term

by AndrewDod

Sorry missed that part. No they can't. They can increase the rent though - which might or might not make sense.

What sort of "property management company" is this?...
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23-01-2021, 10:23 AM
Reply to Is an eicr a legal requirement in wales

by Neelix

I would ask them to send you a link to the Welsh Legislative Guidance
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23-01-2021, 10:11 AM
Reply to Tenant referencing

by LeeMac

Subject Access Request is also a good idea - Is LL registered with ICO? - Did the LL protect your deposit? Rogue's normally don't cover their backs!...
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23-01-2021, 10:10 AM
Tenant referencing

by Pipedreams1

A long read (sorry!)

My lease is ending and I had found the new ideal flat.

I went through the tenant referencing and accountant, bank, and current landlord reference came though well. However my previous landlord reference (you may have seen posts dated a year back about him...
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23-01-2021, 09:32 AM
Reply to Is an eicr a legal requirement in wales

by kk540812

Yes, but i don't trust them as they are pretty useless and I am moving as soon as I have time to sort it out.

my research seems to suggest no, but hoping to get a definitive answer on here, thanks.
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23-01-2021, 10:08 AM
Reply to Tenant referencing

by LeeMac

Sounds like a terrible experience! Remember that the LL is also a trader under consumer protection law & that you have rights under the Consumer protection from unfair trading 2008 which you can enforce under the 2014 Regulations - Misleading info/omissions/professional due diligence/good faith...
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23-01-2021, 10:06 AM

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