Residential Letting Questions

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Closed, Sticky: L's right of access for inspection or viewing? by Lawcruncher Started by Lawcruncher, 08-03-2010, 15:27 PM	548 responses 214,172 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 9,038 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 38,042 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 17,406 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 24,975 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator1 15-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Quit notice period and the Law by Zakhar Started by Zakhar, 21-08-2011, 17:34 PM	7 responses 1,474 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 22-08-2011, 00:10 AM
Is it normal for LA to mange the deposits if not managing the property? by sh77 Started by sh77, 21-08-2011, 20:27 PM	2 responses 556 views 0 likes	Last Post by sh77 21-08-2011, 21:08 PM
Should I take on this self employed tenant? by Scoop Started by Scoop, 19-07-2010, 13:23 PM	3 responses 3,377 views 0 likes	Last Post by bossbuild 21-08-2011, 17:41 PM
need help with getting deposit back by Shelly24 Started by Shelly24, 03-08-2011, 09:44 AM	13 responses 1,041 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 21-08-2011, 14:34 PM
Issuing section 21 notice by lesleyj Started by lesleyj, 21-08-2011, 11:20 AM	3 responses 1,027 views 0 likes	Last Post by westminster 21-08-2011, 14:25 PM
resedential lease question by fatall Started by fatall, 21-08-2011, 11:52 AM	1 response 507 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 21-08-2011, 12:03 PM
Charging for a months rent by surreygirl Started by surreygirl, 02-06-2011, 07:59 AM	37 responses 2,583 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 21-08-2011, 11:09 AM
Rent arrears by londiner Started by londiner, 21-08-2011, 10:40 AM	2 responses 516 views 0 likes	Last Post by londiner 21-08-2011, 10:51 AM
Maintenance Funds by DEVMANC1 Started by DEVMANC1, 18-08-2011, 14:00 PM	5 responses 1,187 views 0 likes	Last Post by DEVMANC1 21-08-2011, 09:28 AM
Taking T to court over rent arrears by Mr/MrsLandlord Started by Mr/MrsLandlord, 20-08-2011, 19:28 PM	3 responses 696 views 0 likes	Last Post by Snorkerz 20-08-2011, 21:07 PM

Reply to Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by TenantOnTheEdge

The numerous nasty messages were him telling me I have to redecorate the entire house - which I did at my own cost, even though the original agreement was that I would only have to make good the 2 bedrooms I had previously decorated (with permission). Him telling me I’m liable for the entire carpet...
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08-12-2021, 18:14 PM
Reply to Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by jpkeates

There may have been, but that's not what the OP said happened.
A deed is useful, but it's not essential, you can have a surrender without one....
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08-12-2021, 18:03 PM
Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by TenantOnTheEdge

Hi all,
I’m looking for some advice as to where I stand legally. Morally is irrelevant as the landlord has no morals.

I have been a tenant for 8.5 years. Private rent £1600, no benefits, never missed a payment. Each year in May I signed a new tenancy for 12 months. This year in...
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07-12-2021, 19:20 PM
Reply to Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by theartfullodger

I agree, and terms agreed also over rent refund
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08-12-2021, 16:54 PM
Reply to Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by DPT57

If the landlord agreed in writing that the tenancy would end on a specific date and he has a new tenant in place, then he must return the overpaid rent and he has no right to make deductions from it. That's the legal position and you should write him a Letter Before Action to this effect and tell him...
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08-12-2021, 16:48 PM
Reply to Cant prove tenants partner has moved in

by DPT57

Benefits aside, what she is doing sounds perfectly sensible by not saddling herself with a co-tenant who is financially entangled and who she can't get easily get rid of if they decide to part. Many couples retain two properties even after being together for a long period, to keep their independence....
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08-12-2021, 16:39 PM
Reply to Letting a house with a woodstove - is a lined chimney essential for a let property?

by islandgirl

really? Can you give us legislation please (provided it is professionally fitted)...
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08-12-2021, 16:36 PM
Reply to Landlord refusing to return overpaid rent

by AndrewDod

It would also have to be signed and executed as a deed. I'm not sure invalid agreements should be accepted by a court - the whole point of a deed is that contracts without consideration need extra special security (against fraud, falsification, and so on)....
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08-12-2021, 16:31 PM
Reply to Letting a house with a woodstove - is a lined chimney essential for a let property?

by DPT57

I would also remove the stove before letting....
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08-12-2021, 16:28 PM
Reply to Alternative ways to enforce a Peaceable Eviction

by DPT57

My understanding is that if your AST tenant has taken lodgers and is sharing living space with them, then the lodgers may still have a basic tenancy if they have exclusive access to their bedroom. If it can be shown that they do not, then they may be licensees, but your tenant would risk losing that...
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08-12-2021, 16:18 PM

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