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 213,302 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 8,796 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 37,785 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 17,122 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 24,892 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator1 15-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Deposit protection rules- why no criminal sanctions? by John Duff Started by John Duff, 17-12-2008, 09:07 AM	10 responses 2,305 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 17-12-2008, 13:18 PM
Redirect: lying tennants - crap agent by mjm295 Started by mjm295, 17-12-2008, 12:09 PM	—	—
Electricity supplier demanding £800 for my former let by ryouga Started by ryouga, 17-12-2008, 11:33 AM	1 response 990 views 0 likes	Last Post by jeffrey 17-12-2008, 11:38 AM
Landlord's unauthorised building next door affects ours by boomshake Started by boomshake, 16-12-2008, 15:52 PM	8 responses 1,666 views 0 likes	Last Post by SALL 17-12-2008, 10:31 AM
Contractors entered property without tenant's knowledge by piemann Started by piemann, 16-12-2008, 14:49 PM	2 responses 1,002 views 0 likes	Last Post by Bel 17-12-2008, 00:22 AM
Tenant's marriage- how to let spouse occupy too? by Bradbourbon Started by Bradbourbon, 16-12-2008, 13:20 PM	7 responses 1,389 views 0 likes	Last Post by Bel 17-12-2008, 00:13 AM
Default AST in commercial premesis possible? by Bel Started by Bel, 15-12-2008, 00:26 AM	6 responses 919 views 0 likes	Last Post by Bel 16-12-2008, 23:50 PM
New tenant's dog damaged house; can I reclaim cost? by noviceno1 Started by noviceno1, 16-12-2008, 19:50 PM	11 responses 3,233 views 0 likes	Last Post by Poppy 16-12-2008, 21:34 PM
Can pre-April 2007 deposit be protected? by boomshake Started by boomshake, 16-12-2008, 17:28 PM	3 responses 791 views 0 likes	Last Post by mind the gap 16-12-2008, 18:27 PM
Tenant vacated but wants to return after Notice to Quit by mckean Started by mckean, 15-12-2008, 21:13 PM	3 responses 716 views 0 likes	Last Post by jeffrey 16-12-2008, 18:17 PM

Reply to Section 17 notice on tenant that has disappeared (no new address)

by g373

Are the costs and effort involved really worth it? I'd be tempted to just accept their notice and get the property re-let as soon as possible. Sounds like they probably wouldn't have the money to pay you anyway.
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30-07-2021, 06:12 AM
Section 17 notice on tenant that has disappeared (no new address)

by eshroom

I had a tenant recently give me 2 days notice of leaving half through his tenancy.

I explained I was happy to work with him but I'd at least require rent paid until I found a new tenant to replace him.

He'd previously been a good tenant of almost 3 years, during which time...
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27-07-2021, 07:56 AM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by 45002

You need or agent to do what I suggested in post #7 ASAP and see if that stop them changing meter.

As it August soon, it wouldn't surprise me if utilities supplier have already obtained warrant of entry and are going to fit meter ?
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29-07-2021, 21:44 PM
Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by nreid

My tenant was evicted back in April of this year after a lengthy period.
Besides this trauma, the problems continue.

My new agent has emptied the letterbox and found a number of concerning items. One is the matter of a court summons for unpaid council tax. I have since taken over...
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29-07-2021, 20:21 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by nreid

A very good question. As I don't live in the country, I rely on an agent, which has been a problem all along. I have since appointed a competent one, who immediately showed his competence by looking at the mailbox and letting me know the situation....
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29-07-2021, 21:36 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by 45002

It's August soon, why have you waited until now to do anything.

You should write "not Email" Final meter reading tenant evicted, Copy of evicted tenant's tenancy agreement and copy of possession order showing the date they were evicted to the utilities supplier showing them they...
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29-07-2021, 21:21 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by doobrey

I have had prepayment meters before and they were not a massive problem. As long as a future tenant can pass the required credit checks they should be able to get a credit meter installed (if they want one, which seems likely).

When it happened to me, I let the property with a prepayment...
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29-07-2021, 21:17 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by royw

They can't change the meter unless someone let them on. They can't legally force you or your tenants to pay someone else's debt. Try the energy ombudsman if you get stuck.
I bought a property where the previous occupant had run up a £1.5k debt, prepayment meter already installed, every time I...
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29-07-2021, 21:11 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by nreid

Yes, I have the meter readings via the agent. They were given this information by email but have not responded.
The issue though is the installation of the Pay as you Go meter, which is their way of recouping the debt. My objection is that it is my property and is vacant and this would surely...
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29-07-2021, 20:41 PM
Reply to Help - evicted tenant leaves a nasty surprise behind

by Anna1985

If the electricity bill in the tenants name, it is in his name nothing to do with you. However you are responsible for the electricity since eviction - has anybody took the settings?
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29-07-2021, 20:38 PM

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