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The top five laws on disrepair and the condition of rented properties
Just a list of the laws, what they are, and how tenants can enforce them
What to do about forwarding post
With the increasing use of email and social media, the post is becoming less relevant to people’s lives. However its not dead yet and important things are often sent by mail. So whats the best approach to take about forwarding mail? There are two questions here – mail addressed to the landlord sent to the…
Can landlords refuse to accept a signed tenancy renewal form?
I sometimes get questions from tenants who have signed a renewal tenancy sent to them by their landlords in good faith, only to be told that their landlord has changed his mind and does not want to go ahead with the renewal. Or get asked by landlords whether they can change their minds, for example…
Dealing with dirty tenants
From time to time I get asked about dirty tenants. ”My tenants are keeping my house in an absolute mess” one outraged landllord said, “what can I do about it?” I’ve seen all sorts of attempts by landlords to deal with this. There was the landlord whose tenancy agreement provided for tenants to wipe down…
What can you do if your tenant just WON’T GO!
Guidance on how you can protect your position and what you can do if your tenants fail to leave
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The top ten health and safety issues in rented properties
Safety issues as identified by the Inventory clerks association, with some comments from me