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Are upward-only rent reviews a thing of the past?
Photo Credit: markhillary via Compfight cc Recently Dave Forsey, Chief Executive of Sports Direct claimed that “upward-only rents in the UK are a thing of the past” after 75 % of Republic’s landlords...
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What should I include in my tenancy agreement?
Photo Credit: Victor1558 via Compfight cc A tenancy agreement is a contract between both you and your landlord. This can be a written or a verbal contract that gives rights to both parties. Express...
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I am a residential tenant and my Landlord has not registered my deposit. What...
Photo Credit: susy ♥ via Compfight cc In England and Wales, if a tenant is party to an assured shorthold tenancy agreement (‘AST’) which commenced after 06 April 2007, a Landlord is required to place...
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Can I withhold rent payable to my landlord if he fails to make repairs to my...
Photo Credit: mag3737 via Compfight cc There is no automatic right for a tenant to withhold rent payable to a landlord in a residential property. If a tenant finds themselves in a position where...
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My business lease is coming to an end – will I be kicked out?
Photo Credit: swisscan via Compfight cc Just because your Lease is for a set period ending on a specific date, it does not necessarily mean that you need to vacate the premises when the Lease expires....
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Why have I been charged extra on my Leasehold purchase when I was quoted a...
Photo Credit: epicharmus via Compfight cc When purchasing a leasehold property, it is important to bear in mind that the Conveyancing process will take longer than the purchase of a freehold property....
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Know Your Rights – Student Housing: Unacceptable Behaviour by your Landlord
Photo Credit: simonlesleyphoto via Compfight cc It can be quiet a common problem for students to have their landlord not behave in an acceptable manner, but what is unacceptable? The right of quiet...
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Having problems with your tenant?
Photo Credit: Bjørn Giesenbauer via Compfight cc Edward Hands & Lewis may be able to help you……. Unfortunately the relationship between a Landlord and their Tenant can break down and disputes...
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Can I sublet my property if it is Leasehold?
Photo Credit: Marco Bellucci via Compfight cc When letting out a Leasehold property it is important to check the wording of the Lease to see if there are any restrictive covenants that do not allow...
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My Landlord is selling the property – will I have to move out?
Photo Credit: h.koppdelaney via Compfight cc We were approached by a tenant who was worried she would be evicted from the property she was renting under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement because...
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How to recover your property if you are a landlord.
Photo Credit: angelsk via Compfight cc We are instructed by Landlords across the country who find themselves in a position where they must evict tenants from their residential properties. This can...
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Houses of Mulitple Occupation – does your rental property need a license?
Photo Credit: kevin dooley via Compfight cc If you rent out a property which is shared by more than one household as their sole or main residence, it is a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). This...
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Property Guardians – Just Another Tenant? There has been a great deal of interest since the recession among commercial property owners in placing ‘Guardians’ in empty premises. Guardians are usually...
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