You cannot charge tenants for cleaning in all situations – as this would be a fee and would be in breach of the Tenants Fees legislation. However, the tenant fees legislation does not prevent you from claiming damages for losses suffered by you due to tenants’ breach...
Investing in property has long been regarded as a solid strategy for generating passive income and building long-term wealth. One of the fundamental decisions an aspiring property investor faces though, is whether to buy an apartment or a house as a rental property....
It’s a fact of life that pests and vermin can sometimes invade your living space – whether this be annoying insects, rodents scurrying around, or other unwanted creatures. But who bears the responsibility for tackling these unwelcome guests in a rented...
It’s been a long time coming, but the biggest legal change in a generation is finally before Parliament. Originally proposed back in 2019, the Renters Reform Bill contains sweeping and landmark reforms, aimed at improving the rental system in England. The bill claims...
If your tenants have an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), they are legally obligated to remain in their tenancy until the end of the fixed term of the agreement. They are responsible for paying the rent in full up until that point. There are times though when you may...
Tenants leaving their possessions behind is a growing common problem and one that our landlords often ask us about. This is because landlords and their agents need to comply with the law and can’t just dispose of belongings straightaway, even if it’s known they are...
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