extension of AST
when my tenant's AST ends after 12 months can I extend it on a notice periodof say 3months inste

Guarantor
I have a prospective tenant who wants to use his mother as guarantor. I have not yet rented through

I have purchased a property with an existing tenant
Hi I am an experienced landlord but have never dealt with the following situation. I have jus

12 Month AST Due to run out - What to do next
Hi, Just wanted some advice on how I should proceed with my tenant. Her 12 month AST is due ot

Additional tenant sharing a room
I have a 4-bed house with 4 tenants on a joint 12m AST - ending July 2010. One of the tenan

What tenancy agreement for tenants of a resident landlord?
The RLA online training was great, but mentions that tenants of a resident landlord are covered unde

Additional tenant
My tenant shares the house with her 18 year old daughter and was receiving housing benefits until re

Property Inspection - paperwork to advise action required by Tenant
I have just carried out a property inspection with tenant present and have advised areas which

tenant leaving before end of tenancy
My house is rented to 3tenants. The AST lasts until April. I was going to write to the tenant who is

Which form for possession ?
I have served a section 21 notice [no fault just end of tenancy period] Tenant has said I will

contract layout
Hi there, I have recently become a member of the RLA. I was disappointed with the layout of th

Agent puts tenants in without notification
Hi I use a managing agent to rent one property to four tenants. The initial contract is due to

RLA News Letter - Smoke Detectors & LACORS
Seems the question of smoke detectors is coming back. If we let out an HMO we have to have a f

Heating.
Under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985. a landlord is responsible for keeping in repair

Annual rent £46,800
I have to sign a one year tenancy with annual rent £46,800. The tenants are 4 professionals. What ty

break clause / renewal of tenancy
If a tenant is in a property for 1 year and he decides to continue his tenancy what is best practice

break clause
If the tenancy agreement is for 1 year can specify the tenant's break clause 9 or 12 months with

Rent Increases
Hello, I am seeking clarification on Section 13 explaination. We are due to increase rent

licence agreement
Does anyone have a simple licence agreement suitable for a b/b hostel? I would appreciate one i

length of tenancy
My agent has found a new tenant for the flat I own but says that the new people want a 12 month agre

Gardens - who's responsible?
Hi, We are a management agency and we are currently fighting a battle with a very old school la

How much should Admin Fees be?
What is the average fee charged for Reminder Letters & Cheques that fail to clear? Do you advise inc

Registration
Hi, I am a prospective landlord looking to rent out my first property subsequent to its' ac

RLA Property portfolio Software
Hi has anyone used or purchased the RLA portfolio software, I have looked through the demos and it l

SECTION 21
Dear Sir/ Madam I have just completed a AST aggreement from the site and i am ready to proceed

Cancellation of letting agents involvement.
I have tenants who signed the AST with our then letting agent. The agents signed on my behalf. I am

What type of tenancy is this?
Hi I have a letter signed by me as the only piece of paper that exchanged hands. Its copied bel

Pets
It is often stipulated by landlords that a tenant must not keep pets in a property. A landlord needs

Letting agreement needed
Hi I am working away from home most of the time and am going to let out a spare bedroom to a co

Letting agents locked me out of my property
I've had a run of bad tenants in a property I was managing myself as I do with all of them. I d

Dilapidation Repair Costs versus Value Reduction
Hi, I have a question regarding dilapidation at the end of a tenancy. If, using a detailed Inve

Health & Safety Law
Hello, Can you advise me if Polystyrene ceiling tiles are illegal in rental properties? Th

re: gardening equipment
please can you confirm if it is landlords responsibility to provide gardening equipment if he wishes

Managing someone elses HMO
Hi, Another landlord I know is emigrating and has asked me to manage his portfolio of six prope

Can I serve a S21 notice at the same time as a Tenancy Agreement is set up ?
Or should I wait for the deposit protection receipt is recieved [RLA 10 tips for Landlords']

RE: data protection
Hello RLA, I am about to rent out a property I have inherited and am utilising some of the very

Backdating Tenancy Agreement.... Is it legal??
I have had my model tenants for 3 years. Pay their rent on time, look after the property - have

Average Length of Tenancy
Hi What is the average length of a tenancy? eg. 12 months? 18 months? (assuming normal single l

Daughter's House
My daughter has bought a house and would like to rent it. I will be looking after the house. Can I p

Average Void Periods Per Annum
Hi What is the industry average void period ratio per annum that most people work to? eg. 5%

Agents negligent in looking after my rented property
I advertised a new property to rent out in the local paper. An agent responded and stated he would b