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Sticky: Resident Landlord Questions by loanarranger Started by loanarranger, 09-12-2021, 12:01 PM	2 responses 557 views 1 like	Last Post by loanarranger 17-12-2021, 23:19 PM
Closed, Sticky: L's right of access for inspection or viewing? by Lawcruncher Started by Lawcruncher, 08-03-2010, 15:27 PM	548 responses 215,231 views 1 like	Last Post by Moderator2 29-05-2021, 23:16 PM
Closed, Sticky: Tenancy Guarantees by Lawcruncher Started by Lawcruncher, 03-01-2016, 12:16 PM	58 responses 9,313 views 1 like	Last Post by Moderator2 12-08-2020, 13:29 PM
First Ever Viewing, Been Asked To Hold Til Friday?? by Nello9 Started by Nello9, 24-11-2012, 21:27 PM	10 responses 1,262 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 27-11-2012, 22:58 PM
Tenant revoked notice by locket Started by locket, 27-11-2012, 16:30 PM	13 responses 2,490 views 0 likes	Last Post by MSaxp 27-11-2012, 20:42 PM
Electrical certificate for 5yr old flat by jta Started by jta, 26-11-2012, 16:08 PM	14 responses 1,646 views 0 likes	Last Post by jta 27-11-2012, 19:31 PM
Ex-tenant threatening small claims - advice please by Stebbings Started by Stebbings, 15-08-2012, 22:56 PM	25 responses 3,302 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 27-11-2012, 18:08 PM
Can anyone advise me.... by Gem233 Started by Gem233, 27-11-2012, 10:52 AM	8 responses 989 views 0 likes	Last Post by mk1fan 27-11-2012, 17:14 PM
reasonable repair time by lsmith1988 Started by lsmith1988, 27-11-2012, 14:32 PM	1 response 605 views 0 likes	Last Post by Interlaken 27-11-2012, 16:01 PM
2 months rent in advance by cstal4katyry Started by cstal4katyry, 26-11-2012, 17:36 PM	7 responses 1,184 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 27-11-2012, 15:49 PM
Damage to Flat from Unauthorised Works by Ad1 Started by Ad1, 27-11-2012, 14:54 PM	2 responses 529 views 0 likes	Last Post by Ad1 27-11-2012, 15:43 PM
Section 13 is this right? by Stressedoutmummy Started by Stressedoutmummy, 25-11-2012, 20:45 PM	22 responses 1,522 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 27-11-2012, 14:03 PM
Wear-and-tear / safety glass door by saff1978 Started by saff1978, 25-11-2012, 10:57 AM	27 responses 2,747 views 0 likes	Last Post by Darth Wookie 27-11-2012, 13:34 PM

Reply to Buying a rental property; current owner's house not yet finished. Suggest renting?

by gnvqsos

Why exchange contracts? House prices are likely to stagnate ,even fall during the second half of the year..I recommend you seek advice before a commitment.
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24-05-2022, 16:33 PM
Buying a rental property; current owner's house not yet finished. Suggest renting?

by junglerower

Hi, I have exchanged contracts on a house which I will buy with a buy-to-let mortgage.
The current owner has bought a new house of David Wilson's homes and they have taken his old house in exchange, which I now bought via them.
His new house is not yet finished, so he has to move somewhere...
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24-05-2022, 16:17 PM
Reply to Deposit deduction for repairs - landlord responsibilites

by fpyards

Yes exactly as you describe. The picture hook was pulled out, the leak was immediately obvious and the water shut off within seconds. The wall was a bit wet around the hole but that's it, no damage. No emergency plumber needed as it was safe to leave it until it could be looked at properly.
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24-05-2022, 15:12 PM
Deposit deduction for repairs - landlord responsibilites

by fpyards

I moved out of a flat a few days ago. While I was in the flat there was a leak due to a punctured pipe in a wall cavity that the landlord is claiming a deduction from our deposit for repairing.

The total cost being claimed is £492.50 for the plumber's work and £180 to repair the wall....
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24-05-2022, 07:56 AM
Reply to Deposit deduction for repairs - landlord responsibilites

by Turbine Terry

For clarity - did the leak only start as you were packing up to leave and so started when you pulled the nail out of the wall? Did you quickly then turn off the water? i.e. not much water damage and no emergency plumber called?

If so, seems very expensive for the plumber as if it...
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24-05-2022, 14:57 PM
Reply to Brighton rent controls

by Section20z

You're right, insisting on EPC C or above would benefit tenants more....
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24-05-2022, 14:41 PM
Brighton rent controls

by Yorkie2020

https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/...tary-of-state/

Just wondering if it's just me thinking this, but I see this turning out really bad, very quickly.

My first thoughts were, tourist town introducing rent controls...
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23-05-2022, 13:36 PM
Reply to Making a tenant bankrupt - Is it worth it?

by gnvqsos

The secured creditors are paid first, and then unsecured are paid, possibly pro rata....
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24-05-2022, 14:31 PM
Making a tenant bankrupt - Is it worth it?

by mucker973

Hi All,
This question is in relation to my previous post here https://forums.landlordzone.co.uk/fo...or-rent-arears where I now have had the Possession hearing, had it ruled it my favour and am now working on the warrant....
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23-05-2022, 02:00 AM
Reply to Brighton rent controls

by gnvqsos

But in Brighton the prevalence of veganism means there are fewer turkeys to vote, and this makes your aphorism inaccurate....
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24-05-2022, 14:28 PM

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