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[DPT57]

Sorry, don't want to re-read the whole thread so remind me, is this a joint tenancy or room only? If its room only and he moves without permission then I would think he has abandoned his tenancy and is trespassing in another room. In practice getting him out on this basis might be tricky but I would...

[DPT57]

Any notice they serve prior to eviction can't expire before 6 months are up anyway. Your biggest problem is that if you intend to breach the contract you signed to renew then they can sue you for the money. In your situation I would pay it and stay an extra 6 months and then leave. Assuming you're a...

[DPT57]

Landlord travel costs might be though

[DPT57]

I can't think of any upside for the landlord in doing this and potentially its incredibly stupid for reasons of notice period, service of documents, deposit requirements etc. If this is for a failure to correctly protect the original deposit then please keep us posted on the eventual outcome as I am...

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I agree that the ICO may have this wrong, but their statement about those that don't have to register would at least be a defence. Having said that, if the data is initial received on a phone, computer or other electronic device, including seemingly innocuous texts or emails, then my understanding is...

[DPT57]

You might also let the tenant know that as he doesnt have an HMO licence, his subtenants will have the right to a Rent Repayment Order to claim back all the rent theyve paid him and you feel its only fair to let them know their rights.

[DPT57]

And ensure that the state of cleanliness is recorded too.

[DPT57]

You mean like Grenfell Tower?...

[DPT57]

The Police are not quite right. Assuming you are an assured tenant, resident in the property and that these people are genuinely lodgers then you are entitled to give the reasonable notice in writing before excluding them if they dont otherwise leave. Reasonable notice is usually regarded as one period...

[DPT57]

My understanding is that what you have described is NOT a statutory HMO. The 2018 changes specifically preclude flats in purpose built blocks of 3 or more. See: 2.3 b) https://assets.publishing.service.go...ential_propert...

[DPT57]

In a recent thread the OP stated that his "licence agreement" included the phrase 'NO TENENCY IS CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT'. It would be interesting to know whether this has been correctly transcribed from the actual document, but if so, can the mis-spelled TENENCY really be taken to unequivocally...

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Is this a long leasehold question?

[DPT57]

There is no statutory requirement for s257 HMOs to be licensed. If the Council require a licence for these properties then there must be something in their Additional Licensing policy about it. See if its on their website or as the Council for it. Ask the Consultancy how they know yours definitely is...

[DPT57]

Ask them to tell you what law requires this

[DPT57]

You haven't said where its located, but If its in a deeply rural area then there may also be a much smaller pool of people from which to find a good tenant. Coupled with the fact that its a historic building that will be expensive to repair/rennovate I think that would be enough to make me sell up.

[DPT57]

This guy took you for a ride in 2017 and he's still your tenant?!

[DPT57]

Exactly. The recent changes to HMO regulations don't apply to s257 HMOs so its up to the Council to prove its one if they intend to make you apply. You may want to take legal advice, especially on the wording, but I would be inclined to resist the Council's advances and make them prove it. Making the...

[DPT57]

I thought most block insurances covered public liability...

[DPT57]

bobbyg, you sound pretty casual about a situation that could cause you an awful lot of problems. For one thing, what's to stop you tenant claiming he paid the deposit in cash shortly after your email 'proof' to the contrary and that you have failed to protect it? Secondly, if you do manage to evict...

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Why a 2 burner hob in a 600w space?