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[Jon66]

I think you might find it very difficult to satisfy a judge that the drying of clothes indoors did not substantially contribute or even cause the mould issues despite the EHO opinion which will carry some weight. In the absence of a jointly appointed expert it will be difficult. I also think you may...

[Jon66]

That's very helpful, and you need to follow what is laid out in the contract.

[Jon66]

I also agree with theartfullodger and serve a s21 now just in case. Tenants can be quite wily and they might just pay enough to bring the arrears down to less than 2 months....

[Jon66]

Reimbursement for the cost of dehumidifiers and damaged property IS compensation.

The only way you will get compensation without taking legal action is if the landlord agrees and why would they, they sound irresponsible in the manner in which they run their business. Tbh I think you will...

[Jon66]

I understand there are women on this forum too....

[Jon66]

Ideally do both. Send 3 copies of all documents on which you intend to rely to the court plus send the defendant a copy. Take 3 copies with you to court just in case the other copies don't make it into the court bundle. Belts and braces approach. I would also take a copy of the inventory to court just...

[Jon66]

A condensing tumble dryer does not need vents.

I'm unclear what she is claiming for. If it's disrepair then you need to quantify the damages. Without seeing the sales contract it's impossible to say for sure but it's unlikely the new ll took on the liability. You will find it very difficult...

[Jon66]

And take lots of photos . . .

[Jon66]

There are lots of services out there. The best one is to put your post on a divert at Royal Mail to a professional service that photos the mail and emails it to you. You can use any address, your mother's, sisters etc, because it will be diverted it doesn't really matter. Any mail that might creep through...

[Jon66]

You have a tenant management problem. Perhaps resetting the boundaries in future about rights and responsibilities i.e. what you are responsible for, would be helpful.

Re the asbestos issue. Don't engage any further. There should not be any need for further discussion providing you can...

[Jon66]

A landlord who doesn't know what a 6a is . . .?

The advice on here to landlords who appear to need information is to do a course on the statutory law and landlord responsibilities and learn this stuff. You would benefit greatly in doing so as you will then know when your agent is screwing...

[Jon66]

You may or may not have noticed my absence for that very same reason...

[Jon66]

Such a turn of phrase 🤣🤣...

[Jon66]

All my EICRs have my name on, not the tenant.

[Jon66]

Have a read of the OFT and Foxton's. A large agent whose arrogance got shot down by the OFT....

[Jon66]

I think the problem is that insurance generally won't pay out unless there is a forced entry which means the ll is left in a difficult position re who has keys. If your agent did the tenant find for you, would they be a keyholder? I know mine will as I'm a longstanding client and send a lot of work...

[Jon66]

Indeed, for someone who didn't know a 6a is a s21, I'm flabbergasted at how clever this poster is!

[Jon66]

Unless it's a tradesman I have an ongoing professional relationship with I would feel uncomfortable allowing one a key. Are the tenants likely to be accommodating, I.e. working from home or in flexible employment?

[Jon66]

I'm unconvinced there is not a case. I think you will find that failing to follow guidance and/or policy leaves the LA susceptible to a successful Judicial Review application possibly on the grounds of Wednesbury unreasonableness or/and legitimate expectation, depending upon the party making the ap...

[Jon66]

Additional information pertinent to the reasoning behind serving of notice none of which appears in the initial post....