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[Jon66]

To be honest, I don't have enough to do do at the moment . . . decorating room no 4 just to keep busy 🤣...

[Jon66]

I must be unusual then, because having taken a huge amount of money from a tenant over a period of time, I feel if they have been good tenants then the decent thing is to provide a reference.

[Jon66]

Asked and answered. The tenancy commenced the day the tenants moved in irrespective of the requirements to provide documents. If the government wanted to void agreements because of the lack of documents they would have legislated as such. They haven't and you cannot imply an intention to do so because...

[Jon66]

Wipe it over with a dry cloth. Keeps it in great condition....

[Jon66]

I too let out an equestrian property amongst others and the rent you receive is about the going rate. I'm in the south east, and when I advertised on an equestrian website to rent, i had 47 enquiries. Locally a huge amount of grazing land has been built on, and 'amenity land' which is their name for...

[Jon66]

I don't think using water on a wood floor is a good idea, there are some good non water products around, Method with almond oil is exceptionally good.

Whether you pay in full or percentage of contribution would depend on how good a tenant you have been. If you pay on time, report issues...

[Jon66]

They will check your credit reference through Experian/Equifax, you said, so that will show up defaults and be reflected in your credit score....

[Jon66]

The best cleaning product for stainless steel is a wipe down with a small amount of olive oil, can't see why any product is needed really. I'm also a fan of vinegar for shower screens and toilets, and cheaper and more effective.

[Jon66]

Do a course on how to be a landlord before absolutely anything. And now is not a good time to invest as a novice.

[Jon66]

Yes, the other parties are still jointly liable.

[Jon66]

Did you cause damage?

[Jon66]

If its joint and several it's irrelevant whether they can provide a guarantor. You have 7 people you can go after in the event of arrears.

The rent in advance is tricky because it just offsets rent due from all parties....

[Jon66]

Have an informal chat with a planning officer at your Local Authority.

[Jon66]

I think it was a joke 🤣...

[Jon66]

There is nothing in law that says lodgers have to give reasonable notice, but landlords are required to give reasonable notice, and the amount of notice on both sides can be determined by the agreement.

[Jon66]

Buy a higher tog duvet and switch the heating off at night. Crazy having heating on overnight.

[Jon66]

This is rubbish. There is nothing laid down in law, therefore if an agreement of 2 months is made that is the contract. Ditto with the cleaning. Yes, you can deduct from their deposit....

[Jon66]

Stick cheap pure bleach in a spray bottle and spray the sealant until its soaked. Leave overnight. Voila! Sorted.

Modern sinks, showers and baths have a trap as part of the plug. I always clean these between tenants and they're usually full of hair and scum.

Neat vinegar works...

[Jon66]

Contact details and application details are here.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...-for-landlords

[Jon66]

What's your idea of a good tenant?...