Moving back into a property I rent out rooms in

[amy131]

I moved into rented accommodation after returning to full time study and currently rent out all bedrooms in a house I own that had been my main residence. I have a residential mortgage with a consent to let. The tenants have ASTs which have gone past the fixed terms so are all rolling monthly now. One...

[amy131]

The cover should be removable to replace bulbs, I have similar lights and the covers twist to remove, some clip in place, have a look online and you should be able to find how to remove the covers on the ones you have....

[amy131]

Taking first and last months rent in advance happens in the US, although some states now don't allow it. I've never heard of this arrangement in the UK before. Did you take a deposit? the above states not and in the post above you say you did. I think you would encounter issues if this went to court....

[amy131]

I think that given the tenant is saying they had been advised by the agency to leave, that it is highly likely the agency did communicate this to the tenant. What seems to be in question is how much notice the agency communicated. It sounds like the tenant upon being asked to leave soon took action...

[amy131]

The deposit covers one months rent. I don't have any guarantor agreement. I haven't previously issued any notices. This is a 21 year old tenant and it is their first time renting a place away from home, hence some reluctance on my part to issue formal notices. Its the first time I have had a tenant...

[amy131]

I have a tenant who for the third time since they moved in last Sept is overdue with their rent. Previously after chasing they have apologised and paid. This time they have not replied to the Whatsapp message I sent yesterday, but I can see that they have read it. They don't respond to emails, a few...

[amy131]

Just give the agency a call and clarify with them. Its possible they had the due date on their systems as the date on which your first payment had been made as opposed to the start date on the tenancy agreement....

[amy131]

Just to add, this tenant works part-time and studies part-time. I know they spend some of the week at their parents a few hours away. Given the lock down they must either be at my property or their parents I expect, they shouldn't be travelling between the both still. If it is the situation where they...

[amy131]

This tenant made the next payment one day early but now they are late again. I had a feeling after the recent announcement regarding evictions that this tenant might not pay. In the 6 months this tenant has been in the house this is the third time their rent has become overdue. This is the third time...

[amy131]

You can get cheap carpet which is even bleachable. I also recommend a good underlay. I find a cup of white vinegar with a tablespoon of washing up liquid is good for spot removal of stains on carpet. I also have a vax for cleaning between tenancies, I picked it up second hand and its useful for cleaning...

[amy131]

Have you included within their tenancy agreement that the tenants are responsible for maintaining the garden? I am not sure where you would otherwise stand.
The cooker hood filter at the base of the hood needs to be cleaned regularly and if its a recirculation type the carbon filters will need...