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Thanks so much for your comments. They've helped to clarify matters.

We haven't made an offer on this flat yet, and we probably won't having thought it through further. The kitchen and...

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These forums make very interesting and informative reading, thanks to all the contributors who make time to answer queries. Now it's my turn to ask another question. What do you think of...

Hi. In your view, if the questioner has several properties, should he offset the total expenditure incurred on his whole portfolio against the total income for tax purposes?

Hi. It is hard to understand.

LL appears to have successfully evicted the tenant: "I had to evicted them out" seems to support that. A big problem solved!

The tenants were two months in...

Thanks, theartfullodger, for saying this.

The changes implemented in the last few days are a tragedy for our country. It's been said that you can mark how civilised a society is by how it treats...

Hello
Thank you for the advice, much appreciated.
To answer your question, the question relates to two separate properties.
My concern was that, if matters ever came to court, the court might...

Hello.
I have a question.
We have two tenants who regularly pay late, one two weeks and the other three weeks late.

Do you think that by accepting the rent on these new dates without objecting,...

Hi Artful.

This is an interesting. You would categorise unpaid rent as income for tax purposes, and also as an allowable business expense.

Do you have a reference or any HMRC guidance that...

Hello Westminster, thanks again.

Our tenancy agreements do need some work. We have several different TAs in force, and it would be helpful to standardise them, but we'll clearly have to wait until...

Thanks again Westminister.

Yes, the TA was drafted by a Letting Agent, and it was he who found us this great tenant. When will we ever learn!

I think we are stuck, for now, with this TA and the...

Hello. Thanks so much for your replies.

The good news is that the tenant paid the outstanding rent today, so we aren't required to take any further action, at least for now.

We intended (and...

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We are considering issuing a Section 21 in the next few days and we'd like to check out a few points please.

The tenancy started on 9 Oct 2012, the rental period is 9th to 8th, so we...

Hi. You could ask to see written evidence that he needs this information. It's unlikely to be statutory.

The agent may be working to some internal guidelines. Often they like to see potential...

Hi. No-one has yet pointed out that this could have an impact on you if the housing benefit is paid to you directly.

If someone grasses her up to the Council and her benefit is stopped, they could...

Hi. Try to keep your spirits up, it's not forever.

CO detectors aren't mandatory, and he installed it, so it's his responsibility.

Consult with your solicitor about issuing a Section 21 Notice,...

Hi. Please check your contract with the agent and see what it says.

Two things to watch out for. Is the LA charging you a mark up or arrangement fee on top of the tradesmen' costs. This is fine if...

Hi. I would not let them back in. I'd be celebrating their departure and would let the last month's rent go.

You've already predicted how it's going to be - aggression to you and others, police...

Hi. This is a quick list of everything we think you should do. In roughly the right order. It is time consuming initially, but once you get good people in and find some reliable tradesmen, it isn't...

Hi. We like the plan in principle.

I think you should do plenty of research first and start off with one property - and see how it goes. I suggest you buy a good book on letting property and read...

Hi. You have my sympathies. I suggest that you go to Shelter for advice - the housing charity. You could also apply to the Council for housing or advice.

From what you've written, I think the...

Hi. I agree with Darth Wookie. You need to get the gas tests done immediately.

If you don't, there's a chance that you'll be prosecuted and given community service. You may be treated more...

Hi. We probably aren't the push overs that you and the other letting agents may consider us to be. Court cases are pending, including action by Trading Standards, so we should get redress.
...

Hi. I wonder where the landlord is in all this? Does he even know it's all happening?

Have you tried contacting the landlord directly, and in a polite way, explain the problem and ask if you can...

H. This nightmare is clearly getting you down. The advice above is very good.

You need to set some boundaries. I would say that you'll only take calls or texts between, say 9-12 unless it's an...

Hi. Not of use now, but I wonder whether several methods of delivery could ensure satisfactory service.

For instance, sending the notice by recorded delivery and hand delivering it - or would the...