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So if in his late 70s I think you may have to wait until he expires.

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Start with the local council. Does this property have an up to date licence for property to be an HMO? If the LL has similar properties this suggests he does but be sure of the facts. If in doubt don't take it.

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Do not rent to relatives! How many times do we say this on here?!

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Fill out the form N5B from HMCS and get a court date on your Section 21 if you are sure everything is correct re deposit protection, gas certificate etc.

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I just googled 'fire doors made to measure' and there are loads of companies - not necessarily in N London though.. ...not exactly something I'd expect to buy on the Hight Street. Take a look.

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Are you planning some sort of legal action? I think it would be a very mean judge to award damages in what looks like a simple mistake re the deposit. Has the agent agreed the wrong amount was protected? The EPC matter is a bit trivial - it's not like you were a new tenant.

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If the tenant at that one problem property is on benefits maybe try to get council worker/advisor to make contact with a view to negotiating/getting a gas safety certificate organised. Often someone not directly connected to the landlord is the best way to resolve issues like this.
A GC in my...

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Get the reason why first then re-assess.

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I would go for getting the tenant out with a professional eviction service. Yes it will cost you money but at least you will be in control and able to re-let probably after some refurbishment at a higher rent.

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If this is lead pipe then time to go plastic - chances are leak will appear in another place next week....

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I think he means RTM (Right to Manage). Tell the tenant to look at your details at Companies House - that's if you are a Limited company if not you don't have to tell the tenant anything as far as I can understand.
As Berlingogirl says - what and why?

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I can't imagine that rules for Wales are that much different. After 1st June 2019 there cannot be charges made for new tenancies OR RENEWALS. That fits you scoops.


Read this also so you can show it to the agent person. https://england.shelter.org.uk/housi...ice/private_re...

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Was there no deposit taken to deduct this type of expense from?

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Often the agent's engineer will be on a back hander for the amount of business he/she puts their way but sometimes it is just easier than you hunting for one that is going to turn up.

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Duh! Yes I expect 10 of them will move in. They've hooked a live one!

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They've hooked an inexperienced newbie so of course they are putting pressure on. You've been told enough times on here - don't meet this person or let them into your property. Block their calls - but I bet they still keep it up.

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Maybe try and reason with the landlord pointing out that you are good, reliable, paying tenants and could he see his way to taking away the shed/rubbish or you may have involve the council or go to look at other properties available in the area that are free of such problems. Put it nicely anyway.

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I bet you are back in here within 6 months with a tale of woe. Good luck anyway.

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Sounds like he is a bad a defective landlord.

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Unless you saw her damage the meter or have a reliable witness who did forget trying to pin in on her. Judge will use this to scupper your case.