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What do i do about repairs and maintenance in my rental property.

A number of landlords have been in touch with queries regarding maintenance and repairs being carried out in rental properties during the current...

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I'm renting out my mother's house as she has gone into a nursing home, and the prospective tenant has said that they have a guarantor. What is that exactly and do I need one?

A guarantor is someone who has agreed to pay the rent if the tenant fails to, for whatever reason. Depending on the Agreement, which must be...

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I read in the paper that the Government have stopped 'no fault' eviction. What does this mean? Will I be able to get my house back if I rent it out?

The government has announced that it intends to end 'no fault' (Section 21) Notices. Communities Secretary Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire has...

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I am letting out one of my properties and the new tenants moving in want to have a dog. I know that the law has changed regarding deposits. Can I still take an additional deposit for the pet?

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 which came into force on 1 st June the total maximum deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. This is a bit...

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