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[jpkeates]

Which was actually very handy, because Ramsgate harbour wasn't deep enough to take the ones they planned to use.

[jpkeates]

I suspect they're saying that they can't value it in their usual drive by manner, and will have to do a greater amount of work then normal to give the lender the valuation.
It will be solved by applying more money to the situation.

[jpkeates]

The most equitable solution might be to give the tenant an equivalent term....

[jpkeates]

If your section 8 hearing is today I'd see what happens at that hearing first.

That break clause is pretty much legal sounding bollocks, so I wouldn't like to rely on it.

[jpkeates]

Register it at the latest address you have....

[jpkeates]

I would get some proper legal advice.
My concern is that your interaction with the agent and landlord makes the agreement more enforceable because you are confirming that you are bound by it.

You also want to make sure that you make every attempt to recover your loss from your sister...

[jpkeates]

Yes, report it to the letting agent, even on the basis of "just to let you know".

There's probably some entry point because woodlice normally live outside and come inside when it's warm....

[jpkeates]

They probably do, but that duty is owed to the landlord, not the guarantor.

Anyway.
That agreement is going to be tough to enforce if you stress that it isn't a valid contract. There is no consideration for the agreement, other than your promise to do something in a situation you...

[jpkeates]

And don't turn up uninvited or without notice at your tenant's home, that's a bad move.

[jpkeates]

The court that awarded the possession order employs bailiffs to execute their orders.
Each county court has its own set of bailiffs.
That's who you should speak to to enforce the order (always ask if they have any cancellations).

The alternative is to use a High Court Enforcement...

[jpkeates]

That's all a complete mess.

A couple of questions.
What have you been given that says you have to attend a magistrates court?

First of all, housing issues are normally dealt with by a county court, and, at this point, the landlord (or agent) should be obtaining possession,...

[jpkeates]

Why not suggest that you will agree with the new fee structure once they have agreed that the tenant's rent will be increased by the corresponding amount and they've started paying it.

[jpkeates]

It's a general legal rule that applies to most service contracts.
There's an automatic cooling off period if the agreement is signed on the business premises or done over the phone or by post.

There are a number of exclusions and it doesn't apply to tenancies (as far as I know)....

[jpkeates]

In which case, there will either be a process in place to impose new rules, or one will have to be created.
The management committee will have procedures that they have to follow.

It might be helpful to enquire what health and safety concerns prompted the issue.
You can then...

[jpkeates]

That matters.
Related to the lease isn't a "thing".

The terms of the lease are probably enforceable (however odd), rules from (say) the buildings management committee may not have the same force.

[jpkeates]

The correct treatment for tax would take care of that because any charges to the tenant are income.
So you'd pay tax on them and offset that by claiming the allowance.

So you can charge the tenant, assuming that's justified by the situation and you're not ducking any tax due.

[jpkeates]

What's that an extract from, the lease itself?

[jpkeates]

The notice is not valid as the expiry date is less than two months from the date of service.

As there is an actual delivery date confirmable by the Royal Mail, the date of service is 13th February 2019.

If there was any doubt, and the rules for deemed service were used, two...

[jpkeates]

Ask the judge when you're in court.
They'll probably allow the interest, but they don't have to....

[jpkeates]

Your friend is wrong.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/myth-bust...legionella.htm