Original tenant has vacated, suggested replacement allowed to move in early but is not co-operating. What are the landlords rights?
Category Archives: Readers problems
Can a tenant be liable for condensation if ventilation is inadequate?
If condensation is caused by the fact that there is inadequate ventilation, who is responsible?
What are tenants rights to challenge unreasonable charges?
Can Janet challenge these claims by the agent of the property she moved out of two months ago?
Can the agent prevent a landlord agreeing to a surrender?
Who is in control – the landlord or the agent? A question has come into the blog clinic from Mary (not her real name) which I have not seen before – whether the agent can dictate to the landlord what he can do. Also would Mary and her partner be able to defend any claims…
Should Tracey continue with her deposit claim at the Small Claims court?
Tracey is a tenant who is having problems getting her tenancy deposit back. She has consulted the blog clinic. Here is her story: I am a tenant going through this exact scenario at the moment. My landlord first claimed that I hadn’t paid a deposit then when I proved I had paid a deposit of…
Mould problems – can the landlord charge for redecoration?
If a tenant has not caused mould damage, can his landlord charge him for doing re-decoration and remedial work?
What to do about constant noise?
Here is a cri de coeur from Jonathan (not his real name) who has called on the blog clinic for advice: I’m having problems with tenant living above me with constant noise and disturbing behavior. Its very clear that this person has had some kind of mental illness. I’ve been to the council to try…
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