The tenancy continues until the tenant gives 2 month's written notice, which must co-incide with a tenancy period.

OR

Until the LL issues a valid Section 21 notice seeking possession (which in...

Yes.

Deposit protection has 2 parts:

1 - Protect the deposit amount in a scheme within 30 days of receipt.

2 - Provide the tenant with the PI and T&Cs (and/or deposit scheme leaflet) within...

You don't even need to provide a new tenancy agreement - the existing one continues. All that changes is the person who the tenant pays the rent to! You have to notify the tenant in writing that...

Why do you need to even pay this agent until the end of the current fixed term in August? The current agent works for the current landlord, and you have no obligation to take on their services at...

You cannot insist on a new fixed term, and as suggested by agents, the periodic tenancy has already started.

Why are you reluctant to allow an SPT? Your LL still needs to give you 2 months notice...

But only if the agency received and were supposed to protect the deposit. OP suggest they have protected it themselves, so no involvement (or liability) of agents.

If you have protected the deposit, YOU have to provide the PI and T&Cs from the scheme to the tenant (not complulsory to get a signature, but proof of service/posting is a must). This must be done...

TBH, 4 years is a long tenancy in the renting game.

Sadly renting comes with risk - the risk that the LL's circumstances or plans for the property will change, and tenants only have the security...

If the council tax for the property was put in the tenants name at the start (as is always good practice), you just notify them that they have gone and CT will trace and chase the tenant as it is...

There is a form on the website here for this purpose:

https://www.depositprotection.com/user/repayment-id/reset

I assume you will need to provide them with the deposit ID, then DPS will issue a...

If you block book well in advance, you can get Travel Lodge/Travel Inn type hotels for £20/night.

Holiday let is an option, but you cannot stay more than x number of continuous nights in some, and...

I think whilst you know they are still at the property, you should try to contact them, and as above, offer a deed of surrender for them to sign, which will end their liability and entitlement to the...

I assume you understand you will need to credit check the guarantor to get proof of all this? It may well be that the mother can afford to make up the "difference" but you need to check she has...

If you want some actual perspective, I have let a property for 13 years. Had 4 tenants in that time, 3 of whom were on HB/LHA and only 1 ever caused me any problem - missed last 2 month's rent and...

If it is a joint and several tenancy, all 5 tenants (or the 4 remaining) are "the tenant" and therefore responsible for all of the rent - who pays what share is irrelevant - 1 tenancy = 1 monthly...

Your damp repairs and your wish to end the tenancy are 2 separate issues.

If you feel the LL should address the damp and slug infestation, then write to them and request they attend and inspect...

Whilst it is annoying when tenants think they can ingore the "rules" and end a tenancy early, you have to weight up the facts and sometimes that means a LL taking the "hit" just to move on ...
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Have a look here:

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/pdf/application.pdf

for an example of a tenancy application form and the declaration on the last page which includes the consent for credit check.

The PI is the Prescribed Information from the deposit scheme you used. It is usually 10+ pages and available on the scheme's website to print off. The deposit protection regulations have not been...

Did the carpet issue come up before they moved in, or only been discussed since? If you promised to have the carpet replaced before they moved in, then you should honour that promise, but if they...

I agree with the above. None of the things mentioned, except perhaps the shower screen, require your attention. Sound proof curtains, the cheek of some people.

As mentioned above, this type of...

If you are considering becoming a landlord, there is much to learn and comply with legally and financially.

Good post here:
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I think it already is a requirement in certain areas, as a trial.

I think it s a good idea to have osme form of LL registration as they already do in Scotland. Only a matter of time ...

Who ever installs it must be Gas Safe registered, and should issue a certificate to confirm its compliancy.

I assume you mean "What is the notice period from the tenant to end a periodic tenancy?" - please ...

The tenant needs give one full month's notice, ie notice must be served to LL to expire at the...