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22-05-2013, 17:52 PM

bbva replied to a thread Is it worth renting to HB recipients? in Residential Letting Questions

Sorry to be negative, but just because she is receiving all those benefits does not necessarily mean that she will pay you the rent. You need to...

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22-05-2013, 17:47 PM

bbva replied to a thread debt collector chasing council tax arrears for past tenant in Residential Letting Questions

"At this stage" would say to me that it is too late to provide other evidence. With data protection, the utility companies should not provide third...

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22-05-2013, 12:39 PM

bbva replied to a thread debt collector chasing council tax arrears for past tenant in Residential Letting Questions

The proof would be an AST. utility providers will not give landlord the tenant's records.

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22-05-2013, 12:19 PM

bbva replied to a thread broken stairs tenant want to sue no insurance cover in Residential Letting Questions

That's why you should always have landlord's insurance.

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22-05-2013, 12:13 PM

bbva replied to a thread debt collector chasing council tax arrears for past tenant in Residential Letting Questions

Without proof of an AST, how are the council going to charge the tenant. Since the landlord can't provide it, they are responsible for the debt. ...

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22-05-2013, 08:19 AM

bbva replied to a thread New boiler advice in Energy Efficiency/EPC, Design, Repair, Improve

Vaillant ecotec. Simple to operate and so far very reliable. Had an Ariston that after 5 years needed the board replacing which was 450.-Gbp

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22-05-2013, 08:16 AM

bbva replied to a thread Is it legal to rent a room with a Gas Boiler in it? in Residential Letting Questions

Downside is the noise of the boiler. Personally I wouldnt want to sleep with a boiler in the bedroom.

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22-05-2013, 08:13 AM

bbva replied to a thread debt collector chasing council tax arrears for past tenant in Residential Letting Questions

The council were aware that there was a tenant living there. However the AST, which was requested, was not provided. The onus is on the landlord to...

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21-05-2013, 20:49 PM

bbva replied to a thread debt collector chasing council tax arrears for past tenant in Residential Letting Questions

It is up to your friend to prove that it was let and produce the AST. Since she cannot do this, she will have to pay. An expensive lesson to learn.

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21-05-2013, 17:47 PM

bbva replied to a thread broken stairs tenant want to sue no insurance cover in Residential Letting Questions

Put yourself in the tenants shoes - what would you do? You are responsible for your flat being safe. Stairs are 70 years old with wear and tear and...

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20-05-2013, 18:44 PM

bbva replied to a thread T referencing by EA in Residential Letting Questions

I telephone all the persons who have written the references if I have a slight doubt.

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20-05-2013, 12:55 PM

bbva replied to a thread Missed service charge payment by the flat owner in Long Leasehold Questions

If you have the 146 section in your lease, download a copy of the title deed and if it is mortgaged you can apply for the mortgage company to pay. ...

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20-05-2013, 12:42 PM

bbva replied to a thread some advice on lease extension offer please in Long Leasehold Questions

I believe it will be cheaper to go the statutory route. You can rely on the formula to give you a reasonable idea about what you should pay. As you...

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19-05-2013, 06:15 AM

bbva replied to a thread some advice on lease extension offer please in Long Leasehold Questions

Yes they could extend via the statutory route but not an attractive option as why would one pay the freeholders twice. Rather you apply via the...

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18-05-2013, 09:38 AM

bbva replied to a thread some advice on lease extension offer please in Long Leasehold Questions

You could put the property up for auction with a reserve. Not everyone reads or understands the legal pack.

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