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 211,543 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 8,399 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 37,267 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 16,572 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 24,759 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator1 15-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Renting our house to a child minder ? by robby Started by robby, 10-05-2009, 17:03 PM	9 responses 7,650 views 0 likes	Last Post by Paul Gibbs 02-06-2009, 10:42 AM
New Tenancy or Continuation of the existing one by orson Started by orson, 29-05-2009, 15:41 PM	2 responses 990 views 0 likes	Last Post by Preston 01-06-2009, 22:31 PM
Landlord associations by Nathalie Started by Nathalie, 30-05-2009, 17:47 PM	6 responses 1,650 views 0 likes	Last Post by Nathalie 01-06-2009, 18:04 PM
Paper Deposit by Probert31 Started by Probert31, 01-06-2009, 12:03 PM	2 responses 1,015 views 0 likes	Last Post by Poppy 01-06-2009, 16:41 PM
Moved out; can't obtain deposit refund; which form to use? by ashishashah Started by ashishashah, 15-05-2009, 17:27 PM	16 responses 2,919 views 0 likes	Last Post by ashishashah 01-06-2009, 11:49 AM
From AST to Periodic by jimdunn Started by jimdunn, 31-05-2009, 12:05 PM	11 responses 1,466 views 0 likes	Last Post by jimdunn 01-06-2009, 10:33 AM
Section 21(4)a - Periodic tenancy by shorak Started by shorak, 29-05-2009, 11:09 AM	4 responses 1,087 views 0 likes	Last Post by shorak 01-06-2009, 09:24 AM
can LL use deposit for travel expenses? by juliet Started by juliet, 28-05-2009, 08:04 AM	10 responses 2,179 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 01-06-2009, 08:44 AM
Dates on tenancy agreement and rent payment by contactkay Started by contactkay, 27-05-2009, 07:23 AM	4 responses 1,410 views 0 likes	Last Post by Mrs Jones 01-06-2009, 05:50 AM
Social Tenant by fiona1000 Started by fiona1000, 30-05-2009, 16:51 PM	6 responses 2,833 views 0 likes	Last Post by Mrs Jones 01-06-2009, 05:43 AM

Reply to Lodger in main residence by planning to stay short term in another residence?

by ezus

AndrewDod, what sort of risks are you referring to?
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20-01-2021, 13:10 PM
Lodger in main residence by planning to stay short term in another residence?

by ezus

I Currently have a lodger, who plans to stay with me long term, in my (only) main residence.
My parents have offered me to stay in their second home for a temporary period due to my mental health and struggling with life in the city.
I would classed as an excluded occupier in the residence...
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18-01-2021, 13:06 PM
Reply to Tenant has given back keys back but left possessions behind to collect at later date?

by theartfullodger

Take LOADS of photos, high definition, on stuff left behind & state of property, ideally date/time stamoed.

Agree, proceed as though implied surrender.
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20-01-2021, 12:58 PM
Tenant has given back keys back but left possessions behind to collect at later date?

by Chunkylafunga

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...
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19-01-2021, 17:36 PM
Reply to Tenant has given back keys back but left possessions behind to collect at later date?

by DPT57

As jpkeates says, contact them in writing to tell them that you accept their surrender of the tenancy which is now at and end. Don't ask them to sign a surrender document as that could be used against you to show that you didn't believe the tenancy had ended....
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20-01-2021, 12:29 PM
Reply to Tenant refusing access for EPC

by Hudson01

A lot of landlords are coming out due to the never ending assault on LL's, but for those of us who stay it is often good luck that you get a decent tenant combined with an OCD like vetting of the candidates (this is how i do it)....
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20-01-2021, 11:12 AM
Tenant refusing access for EPC

by GaryGoals

Morning All,

My tenant is refusing access for an EPC to be carried out, but allowing other tradesmen in to remedy faults (that they have caused). I want to get rid via S21, the EPC recently went out of date and I have tried 3 times to book an EPC to be conducted with the Tenant, all times...
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20-01-2021, 10:00 AM
Reply to Tenant refusing access for EPC

by Jon66

It's all about finding the right tenant which is helped by having the right property in the right area.
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20-01-2021, 11:12 AM
Reply to Tenant refusing access for EPC

by GaryGoals

Thanks everyone for the responses. They were given the gas safety, Oil Safety, electrical safety and EPC on moving in. I notified them that we were going to sell the property and a section 21 would be served etc. It's like I flicked a switch in their head to become difficult. Ever since they have just...
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20-01-2021, 10:58 AM
Reply to Tenant refusing access for EPC

by GaryGoals

Nail on the head I'm afraid....
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20-01-2021, 10:54 AM

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