Currently dealing with a property with a fairly sizeable file in terms of planning and enforcement.

The property in question has been acquired for investment purposes. It was sub-divided into...

Are you looking for someone to do both ?

Hi.

I have a friend who is going through the purchase of such a property. He's asked me for advice.

The scenario is his case, however, is that an enforcement notice was issued to the previous...

Remove the second kitchen and any locks on doors leading to the first floor. Or even better, simply remove the door.

Have your solicitor write to the council informing them you are being...

Euro hands down !

Simple to change if the need ever arises, and more sympathetic in appearance particularly for period properties.

whats more, they're relatively inexpensive in my experience. I...

Pertinent thread for bills inclusive HMOs indeed !

others here are far far more experienced than in this space, but please allow me to throw in my thoughts on the issue:

1. As energy price...

Not quite there. T has failed to pay by 14th Nov as stated on court order.

On slightly more positive note, DPS in the process of returning deposit to me.

What next, there's circa 1k...

Not trying to plug any specific names here, i know this place, or indeed any other place like this can be sensitive to advertising; but, i've had plenty of succes with one or both of the following:
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In actual fact a periodic tenancy was agreed for initial 3mnths, and if the tenure went smoothly we could sign a 12mnth AST, but he doesn't like certain clauses in the contract such as 'fair usage...

Keeping Keys no good. Last week I was awarded costs from T who developed a certain attachment to his set.

Is the property set over 3 or more levels, and is each story habitable?
Can the agent or...

I understand that Ts can apply for upto 12mnths rent for living in unlicensed HMO that was licensable during the time T lived there, but what is the cut-off time after which T cannot claim, if indeed...

Sole access to room with en-suite under standard AST
Kitchen is communal.

Ah great. so can serve 2mnth notice i.e. s21 at the 4month period?

T moved in, but i was v/busy at the time and AST was not ready.

Now the AST is ready T does not agree on certain clauses inc 6mnth break-clause. I am not willing to budge and so we've hit a...

I have large spareroom in small hmo that i own and manage.

Since i work from home quite often, I wanted to occupy the room as my second home and use the room as home office as well.

Whilst I...

I own/manage HMO and everyone has their own private living areas with ample space and amenities i.e. dedicated shower rooms and kitchens, though one of the kitchens is shared by 2 individuals.

I...

There are advantages of having two c/tax bills. You can apply for LDC [Lawful development Certificate for the granny-x], from the council and once issued, you could sell the granny-x as a separate...

Market forces as someone mentioned above will dictate what you can charge T. In London everything seems to go twice as fast so people need it. I supply w/m facilities always, but this is reflected in...

I knew the coffee would work :-)

Very helpful. Pair of you grab yourselves a fresh cup of coffee, sit down, and read my question again, but next time try to please offer a more pragmatic answer to the query at hand.

and i'll save...

So please let me understand this correctly. T moved in and AST commenced 3mnths ago with break clause at 4mnths to provide 2mnths notice either way. I did take deposit initially, but lets assume for...

err.. thats an easy one - please allow me to call it a 'learning curve'

The WIN i.e. your win :), today is unrelated to this thread. This particular query relates to how to handle a number of existing AST where the deposit has not been protected, ASTs are active, and...

Following a 2hr hearing today I am delighted to inform you of judgment in our favor, and not only that, substantial costs awarded against T

Now I know what getting Justice feels like and boy...

How about if Ts buy into entering a surrender and then signing a new AST with deposit section that details TDS?

desperately seeking an exit strategy from this situation...