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[islandgirl]

If you must buy, buy a suitable house for uni next year and let rooms to your friends - you will save your own rent and learn a lot in the process!

[islandgirl]

You may not get a chance to proceed. The seller's relative may wish to live in the house. Who pays the solicitor for his work then? Ask him / her to keep the files and pay the charge...

[islandgirl]

unless I have missed something in a quick read: instead of saying you are going to issue a s21 again as the old one was faulty why not say that you just want a good tenant and if she wants security long term why not sign a new agreement in her name? Once you have an AST for 6 months or a year you can...

[islandgirl]

I took my daughter back to uni (midwifery degree so needed to be back for placement) 300 mile plus trip each way - was not stopped although would be legit if I had been. I would also stay overnight or longer....

[islandgirl]

Of course they are!

[islandgirl]

Apparently they are legal: http://www.abcfireandsecurity.co.uk/...0Dispersal.htm
Well my sense of humour failed me for once...

[islandgirl]

I didn't think it was a joke! Its a good idea though yes depends on the ages of residents!...

[islandgirl]

report to Police for breach of covid rules (I note that you say they are already involved of course). The suggestion re the audio deterrent is a great one. Alternatively play Radio 2 or a compliation of Matt Monroe Des O'Connor and Max Bygraves hits on a loop in the hall....Seriously this is a horrible...

[islandgirl]

We insure our own buildings - we do not insure anything the tenant brings into them and they must obtain his own insurance for loss and loss of profit. May be a bit unusual but saves a lot of headaches!

[islandgirl]

I would be happy with the pets and the children - but not the CCJs unfortunately although having read the post above I may be more open to considering meeting with you if I had a property you were interested in once the huge delays for eviction due to covid have passed

[islandgirl]

indeed. Once you are out you can decide whether to take legal action to recover anything unfairly deducted (if the amounts are worth the bother). Possibly better just to let it go. Worst case scenario he will present you with a bill saying the deposit doesn't cover the damage....

[islandgirl]

Good plan. Also approach the local council - I know someone moved from one of our commercial units because they got a few years rent and rates free as part of a deal through the council. You never know what offers are available. Be careful to factor in business rates if you were not paying them on the...

[islandgirl]

Yes I think it would be a no from me on all counts!

[islandgirl]

Yes the old "if it walks like a duck" argument. But given the stress etc what would be the point of trying to prove this. Huge cost and potential lease on a farm where the landowner can "make life difficult" and where every day would be stress filled and horrible? Moving on is by...

[islandgirl]

I am afraid that unless the bath was dangerous in some way I would do nothing

[islandgirl]

Same applies! If the mark was there when they took the tenancy say that you are happy for her to put a mug over it so she does not have to look at it and that you will note it and it will not form part of the check out issues!

[islandgirl]

I would be tempted to say "that's OK I am sure you are keeping it hygenic and understand it is hard to get looking perfect. If it does not look sparkling white when you leave the property I will not deduct anything from your deposit - it is only a cosmetic issue" Then you can reenamel when...

[islandgirl]

What did the original licences say about notice?

[islandgirl]

"Brexit supporters groups are similar cult echo chambers"
Had to call that one out - some may be, as may some Remainer / Rejoiner supporters groups...but do not tar all us Brexiteers with the same brush, please. We do not deserve to be lumped with this lot...

[islandgirl]

Then it is probably written as a licence rather than a tenancy. As above, what does it say re notice? I agree that, frustrating and costly though it is, the best idea is to move. Many local councils are doing cheap deals to fill commercial space so perhaps have a look there. Can you dismantle and take...