MCOL against me

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He doesn't want it, he just wants money. He's already tried to claim for unprotected deposit through a NWNF solicitor without success. Just thanking my lucky stars he moved out voluntarily, I suspect I'd be out thousands in rent arrears if he'd stayed. Hopefully it will be thrown out because of the...

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So my delightful tenant (who convinced me a tenant find service is a really stupid idea) moved out several months ago and has just raised an MCOL against me. Amongst other things he's claiming for the cost of artificial grass he laid without permission. Is there a defence that this is a 'fixture and...

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If he can't see the loft insulation he will assume there isn't any unless you have evidence. Yes, it's a farce.

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I don't think there's an easy answer to this and it really depends on how vulnerable you are. You can make viewings safer by opening windows etc. I've been paying for things I'd normally do myself but they haven't been big jobs. Money is no good to you if you're dead.

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What about properties built before 1919 like some of mine?

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I would have a look at first, they might have used inappropriate chemicals that have damaged it.
How long til the demand for rent reduction due to unusable bath?

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One person is too much, you can't risk the life of your elderly relative. If it was me I would refuse access. No one has been in my house since it started (similar situation with elderly relative).

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After 25 years I think you've had your money's worth. Rubber doesn't last forever but will last longer if it isn't moved, probably as long as the kitchen units (assuming not top of the range).

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If you have gas heating you need the safety check anyway and my gas man charges the same. If you need a gsc anyway I would keep the gas cooker, if you don't then the expense to install an electric cooker would be worth it. I find most tenants prefer gas but I'm sure some would prefer electric.

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I don't think they have to hand it over because you ask for it. I bought a tenanted property and high street LA wouldn't transfer it to me but they did return it to the tenant at the end of the tenancy. Possibly they will if the tenant tells them to, mine were leaving anyway so we didn't go down this...

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More government legislation designed to help tenants that actually makes it worse for them. When I left home it was normal for friends to move in together. Now, as you've found out, it's just so difficult.