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Accidental landlord asks what he can do when his tenants leave before the tenancy ends

April 20, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

Leaving early

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Gerry (not his real name) who is a landlord: My tenants have messaged me that they can't afford to pay rent for the property. We still have 3 months left on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: Surrender

Desperate landlord needs ‘her home’ back but tenants are refusing to vacate

April 9, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

Flats

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Gail (not her real name) who is a landlord: I am an accidental landlord and my rental flat in London is my one and only private home. I am returning from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems

Do tenants risk penalties if they are unable to vacate at the end of their notice period?

April 7, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

Removals

Here is a question regarding the coronavirus emergency to the blog clinic from Marie (not her real name) who is a tenant: We are renting from a letting agency. Our landlord served notice (section 21) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems

Can a tenant claim a refund of rent paid in advance when cancelling early?

March 31, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

London flats

Here is a question to the blog clinic fast track from Jo who is a landlord: Hello, I would be really grateful for your opinion. I rented out a property under an AST dated 19 October 2016. The AST … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems

Can her landlord order this tenant to leave her home in under 2 weeks?

March 23, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

leave now!

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Staar who is a tenant: I've been told to leave my rental property by the 2nd of April 2020. I have 2 younger boys and nowhere to go, with the Coronavirus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems

Can this landlord dismiss his agents for permitting his tenant to run a barbers shop from the property?

March 9, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

Barber shop

Here is a question to the blog clinic from Philip (not his real name) who is a landlord. Hi, I have used a Letting agent to let my 3-bedroom property. The tenant works in barber shop. Once moved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems

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Recent Blog Clinic Posts

Summarising accelerated possession proceedings defences

Do both tenants need to agree to activate a break clause?

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What recourse do landlords have against their letting agent if tenants leave with rent arrears?

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Can your landlord name you in eviction proceedings after you have served a Notice to Quit & moved out?

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