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Landlord Vision Software
I am trying to teach myself to use Landlord Vision Software which RLA partners with. I wonder if

can one discover why Bailiffs attend a property, or that a CCJ has been awarded?
This evening I took a phone call from a very worried tenant .. who shares an HMO with 3 others on

Any colleagues a member of the NLA also of the RLA
Hello colleagues. Just wondering if anyone is in both organisations & if so what is the benefi

naughty van parker
Hi All My neighbour keeps parking his van on our private property, if he has done this for

freeholder access to leasholders land
I own a leasehold flat with outside space. I noticed on the title plans that my boundary goes int

naughty van parker
Hi All My neighbour keeps parking his van on our private property, if he has done this for

To HMO or NOT to HMO
Hi. Ive owned for one year now a three story Victorian house set in a somewhat socially deprived

Foriegn student tenants - years rent payable upfront?
I have a student house, which is let on a room by room basis. I am aware that it may be difficult

Tenant's partner moved in without permission.
My tenant has an RLA tenancy agreement and as per clause A4 'We will let the property to you&

Bailiff letters
I've put this in general as not sure where it fits. We had a tenant and used an LA for manage

Fire risk assessments
Hello all Are fire risk assements mandatory for 4+ bedroom Hmo over 2+ storeys? Any

Brexit will hit landlords
The title of the thread suggests I have already made my mind up. But, will it hit the landlords a

Gas safety Certs
Quick question house with a valid gas safety cert but tenant leaves but GSC does not expire until

EPC
I have epc done on one property in Oct 2008, latest tenancy (still on ) is from December 2014.

Apllicant with IVA
I have got a 38 year old applicant with good income who is about to finish a 5 year Individual Vo

Noisy neighbours - Flat above ( Block Managed )
Hi Colleagues, our Tenants are having problem with noisy neighbours in the flat above. Las

Time to sell?
So, for the first time in 33 years I'm in position to stick a unit on the market. Great tenan

Water leak
I rent out a 3rd floor flat and 2nd floor flat below reported a water leak coming through their c

Quarterly Checks - advice
Morning everyone, As I previously mentioned I am having an issue with my delightful tenant

Wealth grabbing continues in epic form
Billionaires in 2017 increased their wealth by $762bn, enough to end "global extreme poverty

Is a 5 minute shower reasonable
I know this sounds a bit silly but I d be grateful for any opinion. I have a new lodger in my ho

How to rent booklet
Hello, With a new version of the how to rent booklet coming out 'January 18' what

Capital V Revenue allowances when selling
Hello, Our tenants have wrecked place and we want to sell now. As a result of doing it up,

tenant information
How long does a landlord legally have to keep old tenancy paperwork, once a tenant has vacated th

Housing benefit tenant goading us into issuing a section 21
Hello, I am accidental landlord being fortunate to keep the flat I used to live in when we bough

TV Aerial
Hi All, new member here reading lots of useful info. I am to shortly become a landlord (next wee

If you have a business bank account - which bank do you use/recommend?
I'm looking to open a new business bank account and thought I would ask you guys. than

Changing rent due day
One of my tenants started an AST on the 16/6/2017, he is now on a periodic. Due to his financi

Purchase of freehold
I own the freehold to one building within which are three leasehold properties, two of which I ow

notice given on joint tenancy where one person is then refusing to leave- what now ?
Hi 1st time posting. we have a joint tenancy ( 4 tenants) where the lead tenant has given

Housing benefit tenant goading us into issuing a section 21
Hello, I am accidental landlord being fortunate to keep the flat I used to live in when we bough

Best RLA Training Courses?
As someone in a new role with a property company, what would you recommend are the best courses t

Council Tax for HMOs
I work with a landlord who rents out HMOs. My question is: Is it reasonable (and legal)

Amsterdam lettings contracts
Hi I,ve been a landlord with the RLA for many years and wonder if anyone has any advice for me, M

Electronic Signatures on Tenancy Agreement - Renewals
Hi, We are considering moving to electronic signatures for our tenancy renewals, can anybo

Sign of poverty or lack of luxury?
''I haven't been to a pub in a long time, I can't afford to go out with my mates,

Has anyone purchased a house with signs of subsidence? Or sold one?
Hi All, I am looking for advice from anyone who has managed to purchase a house wi

Rita Spreadsheet
I asked the same question this time last year and some kind person pointed the way. Where can I d

Window replacement
can window replacement be but down on your self assessment as an expense/maintenance ? as it ne

Tenancy Welcome packs
Hi, I rent out to students. Each student is given a 'Welcome Pack' on date of arrival. Th