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Accepting Rent In The Form Of Sex
26 Jan 2012 / Ranting Landlord / 12 Comments Summary: A lady-friend of mine whom I've been having a sexual relationship asked if she could rent a room from me. Mixing business with pleasure, would you do it?...
Extortionate Letting Agent Application Fees
11 Jan 2012 / I Dislike Estate Agents / 32 Comments Summary: I've never understood why letting agents charge tenants an application fee. But I especially don't understand it when the fee is an extortionate and unjustifiable amount ...
Online Letting Agents
29 Dec 2011 / Marketing & Finding Tenants / 9 Comments Summary: Using an Online letting agent is a significantly cheaper option than using a high-street letting agent. I discuss the differences between the two, and why you might choose one over the other...
List Of Frustrations Inflicted By My Tenant While I Was Trying To Get A Tan
14 Dec 2011 / Ranting Landlord / 21 Comments Summary: I've recently had a small string of tedious interactions with one of my tenants. What made it worse was that it occurred while I was on holiday. So here's a run-down of what went down...
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Health And Safety In Rented Property
My tenant has been diagnosed with asthma and he is asking me to remove the carpet which is 2 yrs old and replace it with laminate flooring. I have refused on the grounds of cost and the carpet is only 2yrs old. Am I right?
Landlord Responsibilities
My landlord is asking me to provide him with a spare set of keys, do I have to?
Tenancy Security Deposit
I have forgotten to put my tenants deposit in a deposit protection scheme and he is now in arrears by 2 months. I have been told by mydeposits.co.uk that they cannot accept my application for securing a deposit and I will need to put the tenants deposit with DPS custodial scheme if I intend to evict the tenant- as the courts will not accept an insurance based scheme in these circumstances. Is this right?
Health And Safety In Rented Property
During an inspection I noticed my tenant is keeping the property in really bad condition, especially the kitchen and bathroom. What can I do about this?
Fire Safety In Rental Property
Agency has told me that I am required by law to replace battery operated smoke alarms with ones which are connected to the mains. Is this the case?
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