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18-06-2013,
20:28 PM
mk1fan
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Lawful development certificate
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If the T intends to be a sole trader and that Clients would not be visiting the property then I don't see why Planning Consent for change of Use...
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18-06-2013,
20:11 PM
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Advice for a Complete Beginner.....PLEASE!!
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I admire the thought / drive to be productive. From a business point of view you're taking huge risks trying to find a cheap property far from where...
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9 replies | 119 view(s)
18-06-2013,
20:02 PM
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Possible problems with landlord.
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Residential Letting Questions
Assuming the property is in England or Wales. Then you have a pretty easy Court case for a judgement for the return of your deposit and an...
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1 replies | 49 view(s)
18-06-2013,
19:58 PM
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Being sued by ex-tenant
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Residential Letting Questions
Plenty of threads in the forum on it. Does seem a bit hit and miss on how the rulings determine the magnitude of the penalty.
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44 replies | 2316 view(s)
18-06-2013,
19:56 PM
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Tenant wants to sign directly with us this time, can we?
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Residential Letting Questions
Nothing new to add to the comments already. It sounds like you need to learn a bit more about being a LL. Amazon have plenty of books on the...
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18-06-2013,
19:46 PM
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Tenant has added cladding to exterior of house
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Residential Letting Questions
I'm saying that you bought the property without an indemnity. You'll need to inform your Buildings cover provider of the works but other than that...
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18-06-2013,
19:27 PM
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Being sued by ex-tenant
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Residential Letting Questions
I'd re-read post #31. You have no defence to the Ts claim in Court. The T is offering you a settlement. Bit of a no-brainer to me.
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18-06-2013,
12:18 PM
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Tenant has added cladding to exterior of house
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So none then. You bought the property with a mortgage without an indemnity, I don't see why you need one now to see out the term of the mortgage. ...
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18-06-2013,
12:08 PM
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Being sued by ex-tenant
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It's still an offer to settle although the costs should be readily identifiable.
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18-06-2013,
12:07 PM
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4/10 year rule on change of use of outbuilding to holiday let
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Planning & Development Questions
Does the letter not have 'Enforcement Notice' or similar in the subject line or at the top? That aside, it's not clear if you altered the...
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18-06-2013,
11:56 AM
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Being sued by ex-tenant
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I suggest you re-read post #31.
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18-06-2013,
11:48 AM
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Deduction of Deposit
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Take a photgraph and send it to her. Secondly, quite frankly I think you need to take reasonable steps to clean it. This does not mean spending...
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8 replies | 223 view(s)
18-06-2013,
11:40 AM
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Should I raise the rent?
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Personally, no. Although, there's no legal reason stopping you.
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18-06-2013,
11:32 AM
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What notice do i need to give my tenant if they havent paid?
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Residential Letting Questions
Welcome to the forum. I assume that the property is in England or Wales. Does the AST say you can use the bond/deposit towards unpaid rent? ...
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17-06-2013,
19:16 PM
mk1fan
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Tenant has added cladding to exterior of house
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Residential Letting Questions
What insurance was on the property before the work was carried out?
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80 replies | 2828 view(s)
17-06-2013,
15:54 PM
mk1fan
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Repair - Scaffolding issue
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Energy Efficiency/EPC, Design, Repair, Improve
Are you sure you're responsible for external decrations?
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8 replies | 152 view(s)
14-06-2013,
15:50 PM
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Best Flooring?
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Firstly, I'd brush up on the differences between the flat and the freehold. Secondly, if you want wood look flooring for a rental then - assuming...
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9 replies | 150 view(s)
14-06-2013,
15:43 PM
mk1fan
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Certificate of Lawfulness issued in 2005 but enforcement made to demolish
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Planning & Development Questions
Sounds more and more like a 'back garden development' with these bits you keep 'adding'. As I said, speak to a local Planning Consultant.
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12 replies | 413 view(s)
14-06-2013,
15:39 PM
mk1fan
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LL witholding part of deposit for repairs
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Residential Letting Questions
I think you'll find you are already in dispute. I you believe that 3-days of work was not required and the LL believes it was then you either need...
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8 replies | 272 view(s)
14-06-2013,
12:03 PM
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Any Landlord Regulations for New UPVC Window Install?
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There are plenty of specific regulations regarding new windows. Legally, you do have the choice of ordering windows yourself, fitting them and...
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4 replies | 146 view(s)
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