Boundary wall maintenance query

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In England, a block of 4 purpose built 1906 flats A, B, C, D where the freehold is owned by the leaseholders. It is a corner site having a boundary with side road. That boundary has an original wall with gate (originally for coal delivery etc). All the leases are slightly different and ambiguous...

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What is the fallout between neighbour and tenant about? Is it ASB or some criminal activity? Getting help from the council to mediate could be better than making this family homeless.

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I agree with that MdeB.

Defences I have had used against me in past S8 cases are a blocked air brick where there was a gas fire in the room (there was valid gas certificate in place) and the 'my boiler has not worked for 3 months' which was a blatant lie.

The airbrick case...

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Issue a Section 21 to be sure of getting possession. Did you protect any deposit and issue EPC, How to Rent etc.?

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What does it say in the contract about this situation arising?

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Same here. In the last 2 weeks I have had one set of Poles return home and now a French/Italian pair go saying they can't afford to live here anymore.

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That does look vey good JKO. How many man hours went into that?

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You need to be in control - I would not have offered them anything.

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Report it to your local council as an illegal HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) google it.

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Go and get HG Mould killer from Homebase or B and Q. Spray and retire - brilliant product - almost pure chlorine works fast and well.

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It is quite common for tenants to stop paying rent when they receive a S21.
Is the deposit protected, gas certificate in place and correct data given to tenant?
When did the tenancy start?...

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Often getting the property re-emulsioned tends to overpower dog smells. Clean hard floors with weak bleach solution and get one of those plug in air fresheners with 3 small bottles in - they work treat and last easily 3 months - the one called Sea Breeze is best - put on lowest setting.

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I have wondered about this for some time. Thanks for clarifiying that MdeB...

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What happens if he loses this job? The fact he stopped paying rent would be enough for me to evict him and get someone in a better position. All too often it seems easy to continue 'hoping' that all will work out right. Mostly is doesn't.

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I manage a couple 100 miles away. You need the number of at least 2 reliable plumbers and a handyman. I buy in agent 'tenant find' (for me to meet the applicants), inventory/inpsection and cleaning services (if necessary). The agent does the keys. All seems to work well. Having the property in good...

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Basically no the deposit is not increased. If another tenancy were to be taken out then original deposit would have to be refunded and another taken. On refunding the deposit then another inventory may be needed to establish the condition of the property - all this is more cost and time.
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'Galley bedroom' is a new one on me! I wouldn't claim for this sort of repair - your premium will only go up and you seem to have identified the problem.

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When you believe the Deposit Fairy has done it for you.............