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Can this landlord claim from the deposit if not all keys are returned?

September 16, 2024 by Tessa Shepperson

This is a question to the blog clinic from Mandy ... Continue reading

Can this landlord evict this tenant if she does not hand over one of her keys?

July 22, 2023 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from ... Continue reading

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Can I charge my tenant for a lock change if they lose their keys?

March 21, 2022 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from ... Continue reading

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Are tenants liable to landlords for keys in a stolen handbag?

April 20, 2016 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the fast track blog clinic ... Continue reading

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Can a tenant insist on a latching lock on the door?

December 17, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from John ... Continue reading

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Do house shares have to have locks on the doors?

November 11, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

This is a question both landlords and tenants seem ... Continue reading

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Are landlords legally entitled to hold keys to their rented properties?

September 3, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Hilary ... Continue reading

How many sets of keys and fobs is a tenant entitled to?

January 23, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Emma ... Continue reading

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Is the landlord obliged to provide more than one set of keys?

July 17, 2013 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from ... Continue reading

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What is the landlords liability for tenants loss if they have previously complained about the locks?

April 29, 2013 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Millie ... Continue reading

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Should bedroom doors in rented properties have locks on them?

October 31, 2012 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from David ... Continue reading

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Is my landlord obliged to provide a spare key?

September 26, 2012 by Tessa Shepperson

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Stefano ... Continue reading

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