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[Interlaken]

Do nothing for now. I'm sure the film will show the intimidation. No doubt the ex T that works for a property company was putting some of the behaviour he has to put up with onto you. Next time maybe consider taking a male friend with you to control the door/access.

Main thing is you...

[Interlaken]

Never heard of spraying but they can be painted with a brush. Labour intensive so allow £120/£170 a day for a tradesman not in London + cost of paint £20 per litre.

I still would not bother. I big brand mini supermarket I frequent had their door painted from red to white. Professional...

[Interlaken]

Agree this was the case Blinko but they seem to send an email now when protection is expiring so you can 're-protect'. In the early days I ended up having to pay another fee a couple of times which was a bit annoying! They seem to have corrected this now....

[Interlaken]

I have a British Gas policy on one of my lets at £23.50 pcm. It gets me unlimited call outs and a gas certificate. The particularly difficult but good paying tenant was convinced my plumbers were trying to kill her and her children and she would never agree a time to let them in yet want endless repairs...

[Interlaken]

Say there was a fire at the premises - your insurance would probably not cover you and you may well be prosecuted.

I am assuming this property is an HMO and if so you will need a licence and undergo an inspection from your local council. You may well need to do remedial works to comply...

[Interlaken]

All leases are different - what does yours say on this topic.

Did owner of upholstery shop apply and get change of use to hot food outlet? Planning notices should have gone up (yellow A4) and you all would have had the opportunity to object.

[Interlaken]

Don't. What the hell is a ' modern investment property'? I would check out the planning application for it to start with. If it is leasehold I would be seriously looking at who the freeholder is and what annual/monthly charges I would be expected to pay, what they cover and how much are they likely...

[Interlaken]

The application could also be 'decision deferred' as I find happens a lot in my area. Don't rely on the 8 weeks for a result....

[Interlaken]

I have been using the new vinyl tiles for kitchens and bathrooms that are around now. Malmo from Jewson and other sheds are particularly tough yet good looking. Also waterproof. Wickes also have a good range. They come in oblong/almost square and plank formats and a step up on laminates. I find...

[Interlaken]

Did you take dated photos of the tenant's property/goods in the flat? It is the tenant's responsibility to pay CT if there are goods there and the tenancy is not surrendered. Tell the council this and let them sort it out if possible....

[Interlaken]

In case of electric only flats I have in the past written on the form 'no gas at property' and it has got the me the possession order. Again poorly drafted form....

[Interlaken]

Never let others hold or protect the deposit. The Landlord is responsible for it at all times.

I prefer to use an agent (usually same one) but instruct them on what I want in a tenant. That seems to sort out wheat from chaff.

I always double up on refs and contact the employer...

[Interlaken]

I would inform the police on the electric bike and see if it is stolen. Tell tenants they can collect from police station with proof of ownership

I'm sure the tenants don't have a list or receipted proof of goods left at the flat and are unlikely to get legal aid for such a case. Storm...

[Interlaken]

I had heard on Gardeners Question Time I think that JK is not as bad some make out. This site below seems to think same. If you cant get or afford glyphosate make up a mix of mainly salt/vingear some lesser amount of/water and dash of washing up liquid. Spray liberally - will knock back even nasty...

[Interlaken]

Is there another flat above yours - if so sounds like leak is coming from there. Demand to know what exactly was repaired.

[Interlaken]

i'd just say no, going to the park is not deadly. Landlords make the rules in this case and op has mentioned previous asb/neighbour issues.

Tenants are notorious for wanting gardens then not maintaining them.