Here is a question to the blog clinic from John who is a tenant I am a tenant and pay my rent on time every month without exception. I have always paid in cash in the agency because it is close to my … [Read more...]
What is the procedure for reducing a tenants rent?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Elizabeth, who is a landlord: Is there a prescribed format for reducing rent under a periodic tenancy? I have a tenant who is now on a periodic monthly … [Read more...]
Do you have to disclose to lodgers that you are a tenant and not the property owner?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Mark (not his real name) who is a tenant / lodger landlord We are in a bit of mess and would love some good advice. We are a couple who have a 12 month AST … [Read more...]
How to get rent from friend staying on in property after the tenant has gone
Here is a problem for the blog clinic from Pippa who is a landlord I am a landlady and I let my flat to a young man, he gave me a months notice as stated in the agreement but said that his friend who … [Read more...]
Is this payment a holding fee or rent?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Joy who is a guarantor I am guarantor for my son's tenancy. My son was told £475.00 pcm and £475.00 additional rent/holding fee. The Tenancy commenced on the … [Read more...]
Can the agents take this penalty fee if I am not in arrears?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Jane (not her real name) who is a tenant: We signed a fixed term contract on 26 March and paid 6 weeks deposit and a month in advance to [name of agent … [Read more...]