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18-06-2013, 14:39 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Help with Accelerated Possession Order in Residential Letting Questions

You state there was no deposit, but you add a witness statement explaining what happened. Suggested wording, but I am not a lawyer and accept no...

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17-06-2013, 19:15 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Being asked to leave as landlords are selling property in Residential Letting Questions

If annc stoops to the level chloe_1775 suggests the the landlord will quite probably sue her for any unpaid rent and annc ends up with a CCJ against...

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17-06-2013, 13:31 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Vacating Early in Residential Letting Questions

You can ask for whatever you want - if they don't agree, you stay. What date did your 6 months begin & end? When did your notice say you wanted...

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17-06-2013, 13:29 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Another conundrum in Residential Letting Questions

Surely if ambiguous, benefit would be given to the tenant?

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17-06-2013, 12:09 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Tenant has not returned keys in Residential Letting Questions

Oh, I agree. I don't actually remember what the correct offence is, but the fact that you need a court order to remove a former-tenant trespasser,...

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17-06-2013, 10:25 AM

vicks replied to a thread Commercial Tenant not paying rent in Commercial Property Questions

You can start by contacting a Bailiff company and telling them you want a lease forfeiting. This service is not free unlike Distress for Rent. If...

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17-06-2013, 10:21 AM

vicks replied to a thread Commercial Tenant not paying rent in Commercial Property Questions

Forfeiture can be done day or night. It's mainly done at night as you cannot forfeit while the tenant is present. Distress for rent can only be...

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17-06-2013, 10:18 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Tenant has not returned keys in Residential Letting Questions

I agree almost entirely with this with just one caveat - If ex-T is still in possession then a court order is needed to remove (trespass). ...

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17-06-2013, 08:46 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Being asked to leave as landlords are selling property in Residential Letting Questions

AS has been said, you have to comply with your tenancy agreement - though if you give more info we may be able to clarify whether that is 31/7 or...

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16-06-2013, 22:17 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread s21 help h/b in Residential Letting Questions

When you submit your claim to the court (£175) then, if it's valid, you should get a possession date around 6 weeks later. If tenant doesn't leave...

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16-06-2013, 22:14 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread s21 help h/b in Residential Letting Questions

Tenant can cancel it - it's his/her benefit - up to them if they claim it or not. You wouldn't like it if tenants could phone about any benefit...

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16-06-2013, 14:55 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Tenant sublet without permission - seeking eviction of subletters in Residential Letting Questions

I am no council tax expert - but my approach is always to be pro-active in situations like this.

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16-06-2013, 12:44 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread s21 help h/b in Residential Letting Questions

Well you have the same options as anyone has when someone doesn't pay for anything - you can sue them. Of course having had to return the deposit...

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16-06-2013, 11:03 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Tenant sublet without permission - seeking eviction of subletters in Residential Letting Questions

If the occupants have a tenancy for the whole property (from your tenants) then they should be liable for council tax. AFAIK you have no obligation...

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16-06-2013, 09:30 AM

vicks replied to a thread Can I take possession now? - advice please in Residential Letting Questions

I think we have been down this road before on another thread. I believe it is deemed "executed" when the Bailiff/HCEO has done so and signed off the...

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16-06-2013, 09:23 AM

vicks replied to a thread assured tenancy 2 flats ? in Commercial Property Questions

If there a valid lease in place (regardless of the name on it) This is a Criminal Offence under Section 13 of the Theft Act:...

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15-06-2013, 13:39 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Can I take possession now? - advice please in Residential Letting Questions

I am not allowed to advertise my companys services on here :( but I will PM you.

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15-06-2013, 12:28 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Can I take possession now? - advice please in Residential Letting Questions

The tenancy does not end until the bailiffs give you possession or the tenant surrenders the tenancy. The tenancy has not been formally...

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15-06-2013, 10:07 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread How often should a Landlord Redecorate? in Residential Letting Questions

You have no obligation to re-decorate, but when assessing rent increases, bear in mind that your property will be in a lower state of repair than...

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15-06-2013, 10:04 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Selling flat: Occupying tenants given notice & buyer wants them to remain in Conveyancing Questions

Your tenants have no obligation to leave the property at the end of your 'notice'. Their tenancy only ends when wither you get a court order OR the...

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14-06-2013, 16:07 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Help needed to recover damage to the property in Residential Letting Questions

Solicitors fees are not recoverable if allocated to the small claims track - the most likely track if under £10k.

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14-06-2013, 16:04 PM

Snorkerz replied to a thread just been informed that my building is a hmo in HMO - Multi Occupation Questions

Well your first port of call should be the HMO officers at your local council. Only once you know what their demands are are you in a position to...

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14-06-2013, 08:20 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Lodger threatening me with forged document! Help! in Residential Letting Questions

I would not take his 'document' with any degree of seriousness - if he really does sue you (unlikely imho) then you tell the judge the truth. ...

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14-06-2013, 08:14 AM

Snorkerz replied to a thread Should I return deposit or register it late?? in Residential Letting Questions

As it's only £30 - a relatively minor amount, I would return it in full on the basis that antagonising the tenant may encourage them to look at their...

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