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10 May 2012 / Good & Bad Landlord Practices / 7 Comments Summary: Some useful tips for landlords on the do's and dont's of taking photographs for an inventory. Apparently the process isn't as straight forward as it may seem...

Can My Landlord Evict Me?

30 Apr 2012 / Tenant Advice / 2 Comments Summary: A lot of tenants aren't sure whether their landlord have valid grounds for eviction. Moreover, a lot of tenants believe they're being evicted, when they're technically not. Let's take a closer look at the issues...

Letting Agents Reservation Fee

17 Apr 2012 / I Dislike Estate Agents / 3 Comments Summary: Some letting agents offer prospective tenants the option of paying a reservation fee to reserve a property for, typically, 10-14 days. Sounds like a pile of crap to me...

Landlord Tips Other Websites Won't Give You

04 Apr 2012 / Good & Bad Landlord Practices / 10 Comments Summary: Here's a list of 'Landlord Tips' which aren't usually found on other websites. They're largely based on my own experiences, so I'll accept fate if my words land on deaf ears...

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Landlord FAQ- Have You Got The Answers?

Q1:

Tenancy Agreements

How long before I move into private rented accommodation should I get my tenancy agreement?

Q2:

Repossession / Vacating Rental Property

As a landlord I acknowledged the early notice given to me by my tenants through text message. I was happy with this but now I have decided they need to complete the term which is an additional 3 weeks. As I acknowledged the early notice given, do I have stick with it?

Q3:

Plumbing & Heating Maintenance / Repairs

Do landlords have to legally have a water meter fitted in their rented properties?

Q4:

Tenancy Security Deposit

My landlord says she put my deposit into a DPS but did not tell me or pass on any details to me. Could there be a consequence for failing to do this?

Q5:

Maintenance / Repairs Responsibility

Upon routine inspection recently I found my property in considerable disrepair-damage to wallpaper, paint, shelving, bathroom fittings, gas cooker and more. How can i get them to put all this right and what are my rights if they don't?