If they do leave I would get a 'deed of surrender' then you are free to enter or whatever.

JTA - inclined to agree but I am trying to be low key!

Pyracantha - yes know this plant well but base of wall is brick paved (it was originally an old coal bunker) and plant would need to grow 8...

But you should know if something is wrong with stairs or boards - they feel spongy when walked on or slope to one side and rot SMELLS. If wet rot then the building and walls will be damp. When...

I have had a problem with probably the same burglar getting into the garden of one of my lets more than once by climbing over a 6 foot high wall with 2 foot of trellis on top and stealing bicycles...

I have Berlingogirl down as a bloke - not sure why.

Bird - recently I have mentioned that I got hubby to clean hob parts on the lathe for me and I told Lawcruncher I was female when he did a...

Bank statements - go for it!

The father of my new tenant was complaining to me at the weekend that my agent who is conducting referencing was asking for 'bank references' - I was of the impression...

Why would anyone bash stairs? 70 Year old stairs don't usually just break.

If stairs are now repaired perhaps the person concerned did not photo the damage as evidence of disrepair. A solicitor...

Thanks for that JKO but Hyacinth Bucket has brought her own British Gas contract with her. She also gets the winter fuel allowance and is on a police pension - she just wants rid of the storage...

What exactly was the reason for the visitor to the property falling through the stairs?

Is rot of some sort present in the wood (assuming wooden stairs)?

How old is the building?

The tenant...

Pelepeg - well done for sticking with it and not calling in a solicitor.

It is unusual for the tenants to be in residence when the bailiff calls as social services will have stepped in and housed...

Thanks all for those replies.

The type I was thinking of fitting are as Grouse describes - look like conventional gas CH radiatiors.

I have just let one of my 1 bed all electric houses to a...

The favourite would be the 'village green' idea.

In a post a while back I think Westminster recommended serious research into how the land had been marked by boundaries and hence leading to...

Personally I think you'd be better off just reading this forum's contents every day!

Try taking a photo with toilet seat closed! Yuk! And the mis-matching cistern is a no-no.

Council block of flats = problem, cacker tenants - yes I am making a judgement just like other readers.
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A few things cross my mind - having met Nigel Havers briefly,once.

Why was he renting a cheap apartment in M'chster when he must be on a very lucrative contract with Corrie? And even more strange...

I would expect to do a full re-paint after that amount of time.

I have never used any cleaning companies but I am sure they will more expensive than you anticipate.

In a recent post on this...

Yes! He/she is the one you want to leave the property I presume?

A thorough cleaning is fine and make sure it is thorough - but be prepared for agent to find faults - I'm sure they get commission on recommending cleaning companies.

Pay attention to tops of...

I agree with Artful that you should claim against the tenant but make sure you have pics before the subdivision and after.

Does this ex tenant work and have assets?

Get a statement from the...

Yes Royal Flush do remind the agent of the illegality of their actions in changing the locks and that you may look for damages against them as they are preventing your quiet enjoyment of the...

Has anyone fitted these in their properties? How efficient are they.

I have been looking at the advertisements and promotions for some months now but cannot decide if they are worth changing...

Who is the Housing Minister now then? Anyone know?

Attend the hearing as Saint suggests and remain cool, calm and business like. Letting is a business, the tenant has signed a contract and is now in breach of that contract. It is not up to you to...

Have you got a date for the application to be heard - when was it applied for?

I might chance making an enquiry at the court offices saying you have a date for the bailiff (explain the...

I would not be inclined to get involved in their domestic affairs - you write that he has taken her back 2 times already and some relationships do continue like this. Sounds like you are listening...