When I started acting for landlords I had never heard of abandonment notices. I suspect that most lawyers reading this won’t have heard of them either. So far as I am aware, they are not mentioned in any of the law books.
However they are a well known tactic among landlords and letting agents. [...]
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Urban Myth – you don’t need to get a possession order if you use an abandonment notice
The Novice Guide to Court hearings: part 4. interim hearings & applications
This Saturday Slot post is the fourth part of my weekly series of posts on Court Hearings (in the UK). You can see the others >> here.
Not all court hearings are trials
There are two main types of court hearing. The first is the main hearing or trial which decides the case. I [...]
Why can’t tenancy deposits be for more than two months rent?
Can tenancy deposits be more than two months rent?
This is a question I was asked recently, and I am finding it harder than I thought originally, to answer it. The answer I have come up with is that you can, in that it is not illegal, but it may not be a very good idea.
As [...]
The Novice Guide to Court hearings: part 3. Before the hearing
This Saturday Slot post is the third part of my weekly series of posts on Court Hearings (in the UK). You can see the others >> here.
Arrive on time for your hearing
It is very important that you arrive promptly. Your case will have been listed for a particular time. If you are [...]
The Novice Guide to Court hearings: part 2. Preparation
This Saturday Slot post is the second part of my weekly series of posts on Court Hearings (in the UK). You can see the others >> here.
Preparation for court hearings
In all court hearings, preparation is key. Do not assume that you will be able to ‘wing it’. You won’t. Or if you do, [...]
How being a green landlord can save, and even ‘earn’ you more money!
Another excellent article from our regular guest blogger, Ben Reeve-Lewis, this time on the advantages of green landlording.
Energy efficiency and grants for landlords
So with Grant Shapps announcing the end of HIPs and the increased importance of EPCs, it is a timely opportunity to look at landlords and the environment.
Do you consider yourself a bit of [...]
Urban Myth – You have GOT to evict a tenant once the s21 notice expires
This post is part of my urban myths series. You can see the rest of the series >> here.
I often get asked by landlords about how long a section 21 notice lasts. Questions include:
Can I let the tenant stay on after the end of the notice period?
If I allow the tenant to [...]
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