New RLA AST - no need for witnesses?
I'm just filling out an RLA AST and noticed that it has been revised since the last time I used

Water Damage From Above
Hi, thanks in advance, this is a complicated one. About a year ago, water leaked from the mais

Period Inspection - a dreadful shock
I carried out a periodic inspection at one of my properties on Friday and am totally shocked by what

Should I protect the deposit
On 21 Jan 2006 new tenant paid a deposit on a property held on AST for a fixed period of 6mths which

Service Agreement?
Hi all My tenant and I agree he should pay more rent, but we want to bypass the extra expense

abolish these laws
The government wants to find more laws to abolish so what about reducing the gas safety checks on th

accommodation in hebden bridge wanted
My landlord is renting out her house and wants to move to Hebden Bridge.3/4 bed in this area right n

Signing a tenancy agreement.
Do you need a witness signature on a tenancy agreement? Do both tenant, landlord and witness ne

Which Property Management Software?
I'm looking to purchase property management software to manage my 2 portfolios. After much rese

how can i tell if tenant has left
Having given my tenant a section 21 for rent arrears, how can I tell if he has left. The secti

how can i tell if tenant has left
Having given my tenant a section 21 for rent arrears, how can I tell if he has left. The secti

Termination of contract_ how soone can the tenant leave?
Hi: We are landlords and we also sublet property to our tenants with full permission of the owner.

Credit Score Issues - Anyone else affected?
I have had issues with my credit score following Experian & Equifax's change to their credit sco

economic double dip? choosing when to invest in property
I recently got out of the property market and am trying to figure out if/when to buy again. I&

What happens when a landlord sells a property with tenants still occupying the house?
Hi: I am a landlord and I specialise in Corporate Lets. I presently rent a house which with full per

Am I allowed to enter the house?
I wonder if someone can help. I have a tenant who is still paying her rent regularly/on time but

Question regarding Court Form N5b.
Hi, I am currently a Section 21 virgin, but will soon be serving one on a troublesome tenant. R

How many tenants can you have on and AST
Is there a maximum number of tenants that can be listed on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. I

VIRGIN MEDIA PROBLEMS
Has anyone else had problems with transferring Virgin Media accounts either to a tenant or between t

HOUSING BENEFIT NOT FORTHCOMING.
Have tenant who was employed when I took him on tenancy.Has now been unemployed for 3months and I ca

Tenant leaving for abroad without paying bills
One of the tenant refused to pay bills, although its on the agreement. They want to leave witho

Another tenant has left with their keys, and no payments
One of the tenant has left the country with house keys and witout making any payment. What happ

Manchester University Area: Short Term Lets Wanted
I run a small professional business in Manchester Science Park. I regularly have postgraduates as sh

Rent in advance - for last month - do you need to count as rent already received?
If I take 4 weeks rent instead of a deposit, can I take it for the last 4 weeks - and make that

LHA Petition
This was posted by BBB in my post about guarantors but I have moved it here as I think it needs a th

county court
I went to a solicitor today to get him to act for me on a possession order that I have already lodge

unfair
Hello I have a tenant whom wishes to move out. For reasons I cannot disclose they are not in

Guarantor Question
What do you think the legal position is on the following situation? Joint Tenancy issued 26th

Deposit Protection
We use a custodial deposit protection scheme but another local landlord that I am in touch with uses

RLA RESPONSE TO THE BUDGET
RLA RESPONSE TO THE BUDGET Chancellor George Osborne has announced the following: •Capi

Bad Letting Agent
My properties are under a fully managed service with a letting agent. He has however failed to provi

Blacklists and CCJ's
Please help.... well I interviewed potential new tennants for my 1st property which I've had fo

Corporate Assignments/Haymarket Revenue - TAKE ACTION NOW !
I know I have written a few e-mails about these scumbag companies but just wanted to update you

Rent on time
Hi Was wondering if anybody uses the Rent on Time people and could give me some feedback.

New cooker for Leased Flat
The cooker in the flat I rent out looks like it will fail the upcoming gas safety inspection.

Property Ombudsman Service (POS)
We are considering referring a matter to the POS and wondered if anyone had experience using this or

using a company to save tax
I am buying a one bed flat to let out. Should I purchase it in a company name to save tax on rental

Bank accounts for Landlords
Hi, I have recently rented out my property as a first time landlord. I will soon start receiv

Partner leaving
Difficult decision, 1 tenant left (but not told me himself) who earns, the other mum of 2 youngsters

Access to a property
I have a tenant who has not paid me rent for several months now. Even the council contacted me chasi

Fuel bills dispute on Joint Tenancy
We have a student house where the joint tenants have fallen out over the utility bills. The tenancy