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Utilities and tenants rights

September 9, 2013 by Samir

Housing journalist Samir Jeraj takes a look at the vexed issue of utilities in shared properties Last time I cast my layman's eye over the issues of water meters and tenants' rights. I promised to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips for tenants Tagged With: Utilities

Should landlords pay their tenants' water bills?

February 13, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

This is a question government is asking (per s45 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010) after innumerable tenants ride off into the sunset leaving their water bills unpaid. In a way you can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: Utilities

Is the landlord liable for extra heating costs?

December 19, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a blog clinic question from Pamela who is a landlord. I have a tenant in a top floor converted flat. There were some problems with the roof which resulted in damp patches appearing at various … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: Utilities

Landlords obligations regarding electricity

November 7, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

Apparently a very common area where landlords seek advice is on their legal obligations is as regards electricity. So here is a quick run down. Electricity and Landlords Repairing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips and How to Tagged With: Utilities

Tenants legal help – five points on your rights about electricity

January 17, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

There are differences between tenants rights as regards gas and electricity which is often confusing. Here are five points to help you. 1. There is no equivalent to the gas regulations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips for tenants Tagged With: five things you didn't know, local authority powers, Utilities

Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 17 – bills

May 17, 2010 by Tessa J Shepperson

Tessa's tips for landlords on tenancy agreements - day 17

This is day 17 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series.. Dealing with responsibility for bills in tenancy agreements All properties have expenses which need to be paid, such as utilities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips and How to Tagged With: 31 days Tcy Agmt tips, tenancy agreements, Utilities

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