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[Jon66]

Yes I would serve both. If they are late paying you don't want this tenant....

[Jon66]

The trustees aka executors of the will hold ownership of the property. If no will the property will be subject to intestacy rules. Check the probate office for the name of the owner as a will is in the public domain and it will also name the trustees who won'tbe difficult to find once you have their...

[Jon66]

Perhaps the rent is too high commensurate with other properties. Reducing the price will attract more viewings, rents in the south east have fallen at least two and a half percent.

[Jon66]

The problem is the dfg disabled facilities grant will only be granted for tenants when they are in settled accommodation and likely to remain in the property for the forseeable future. You could aid the situation by granting a long tenancy, however there may be legal ramifications for you if you grant...

[Jon66]

Only if the inventory supports that it was not cleaned to a good standard, and you have the clean carried out, and can provide a copy of the invoice for deductions from the deposit.

[Jon66]

Perfectly reasonable.

[Jon66]

Speak to your ll. Ask them if the agent should have a key. Yes. Provide key or ask ll to. Costs a fiver....

[Jon66]

Incorrect advice is very much grounds for terminating a contract and in ops case it is a repudiatory breach. Also failing to account for monies expended is a fairly basic requirement.

Advise them if they pursue you, you will claim for your consequential losses due to their breach of contract....

[Jon66]

Please let us know the outcome.

[Jon66]

Keep it formal, do an ast and fulfill the requirements of gsc and epc. Take a token rent, plus all bills in the t's name. It will constitute an ast anyway and without a gsc and epc and token rent you could be stuffed if they won't move out.

[Jon66]

I agree ll should lock the door but with the existing key. He already has a possession order, and a warrant of possession will only take a couple of weeks so the bailiff can go in. Who pays for the storage? Better to serve a tort notice and keep it all legal.
People do go on holiday you know and...

[Jon66]

Well my post has disappeared ut anyway. Your brother was probably holding the monies from the flat on trust, so an option is suing for breach of trust which on the info you have given would probably be successful. I would also be looking for an order for sale as do you really want to be in business...

[Jon66]

Your brother was holding money on your behalf in trust. He is therefore in breach of trust. Your remedy is to sue him for what he owes you, but he has no money other than the share of the property. You need to establish how much he owes you, sue him for it and then if successful and he doesnt pay apply...

[Jon66]

What does your tenancy agreement say about viewings and tidiness? Exact clauses wording is needed.

[Jon66]

What was agreed wirth your brother when you left? You gave POA to your father, what does he say he agreed with your brother, if anything?

[Jon66]

Yes, the First Tier Property Tribunal formerly the LVT.

[Jon66]

Spiritdreams, this could constitute illegal eviction. I'm definitely sure I would not want to proceed as you suggest. And who pays for the storage?
A warrant of possession once applied for should only take a couple of weeks. Op is on the right course and should wait for the bailiffs.
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[Jon66]

You might have more time than me, a wade through the electricity act might be helpful.

[Jon66]

Seems, thinks, possible, all very ambiguous and wouldn't do it for me either I'm afraid.

[Jon66]

Yes I agree, more research needed on obscure legislation. A barrister's opinion on this via direct access is where I would go with this and cheaper than using a solicitor.