The main reason tenants tend to get evicted is because of rent arrears. But once the tenant is evicted - how can you get paid your outstanding rent? The answer is ‘with great difficulty’. The … [Read more...]
Why a periodic tenancy arising at the end of a fixed term is actually a new tenancy
There has been a lot of confusion, and indeed anger, at the statement made by the Judges in the recent Superstrike case, that a periodic tenancy is a new tenancy. I can understand that. From a … [Read more...]
Are you REALLY SURE you understand tenancy law properly?
There is a tendency for landlords and also some letting agents who should know better, to think that renting out properties is just money for old rope and that they don't really need to know very … [Read more...]
Do you know which tenancy type you have?
Not all tenancies are the same. There are a number of different types, which carry different rights and obligations. So its a good idea to know which one you have. Here is a quick guide: If you first … [Read more...]
Calling all landlords of posh propeties in Wales
This is just a reminder to landlords in Wales, that the upper limit for assured shorthold tenancies will be going up to 100,000 today, 1 December 2011. Here is the statutory instrucment (if you like … [Read more...]
Is a landlord obliged to provide a doorbell?
Here we have a blog clinic question from Usman I have rented out my flat for the last 14 months, the tenant is now demanding a doorbell be installed at our cost and says it is our legal … [Read more...]