England Landlord Guidance
Tenant Obligations
You are in During the Tenancy
Pre-tenancy
Responsibilities and Liabilities
Implied Terms in Tenancy Agreements
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Electrical Safety and Electrical Goods
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Duties on the Manager of an HMO
Licensing of Private Rented Properties
Planning Control and Building Regulations
Start of a Tenancy
During the Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy
Practical Tips for a Pain-Free End of Tenancy Handover
What to Do if the Tenancy Is to Continue
Landlord Wants Tenant to Leave
Powers and Duties of District Judges
Absolute Orders or Suspended (Postponed) Orders
Applying to Court for Possession - Standard Procedure
Applying to Court for Possession - Accelerated Procedure
After the Court Order - and Eviction
Applying to the Court for Rent Arrears Only
Contractual or Common Law Tenancies
Useful Links
Introduction
Sometimes a tenants property may suffer an infestation of rats or mice and tenants will then often ...
In a very important case, (Warren v. Keen 3 W.L.R. 702), Denning L.J. explained the definition of "tenant like ...
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Forms
Condensation and Mould Leaflet
Product Code: F027
An excellent guide for tenants on understanding about condensation and how to prevent it ...
Notice to Impose Obligation to Collect Goods
Product Code: F076
If a tenancy has been ended one way or another (abandonment, surrender or notice), sometimes ...
Notice of Intention to Sell Goods
Product Code: F077
If a tenancy has been ended one way or another (abandonment, surrender or notice), sometimes ...
No Smoking Sign
Product Code: F088
Under the Health Act 2006, it is a duty of a landlord to place a sign in common areas of ...
Notify Tenant that Property Unfit for Prospective Viewings
Product Code: LT028
When carrying out a viewing with a tenant still in occupation, often, the property is not in
Rent Arrears Demand First Letter
Product Code LT030
Often tenants fail to pay the rent on time. This Word template is a first letter providing a ...
Guarantor Rent Arrears Demand First Letter
Product Code LT031
Often tenants fail to pay the rent on time. This Word template is a first letter to the ...
Rent Arrears Demand Second Letter
Product Code LT032
Often tenants fail to pay the rent on time. This Word template is a second letter where the ...
Guarantor Rent Arrears Demand Second Letter
Product Code LT033
Often tenants fail to pay the rent on time. This Word template is a second letter to a ...
Mesne Profits – Damages for Use and Occupation Letter
Product Code: LT901
Where a tenant (or one of several tenants) gives a notice to quit, the tenancy will end upon
Removal of Unauthorised Pet First Letter
Product Code: LT051
On many occasions, tenants will move into a property and then obtain a pet of some sort ...
Removal of Unauthorised Pet Second Letter
Product Code: LT052
On many occasions, tenants will move into a property and then obtain a pet of some sort ...
Questions and Answers (for this topic and country)
I have a Tenant who is withholding rent as the Garage Roof is leaking. This is currently being rectified. I am of the belief that you cannot withhold rent. I am right?
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Debbie
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I've just done an inspection. One of the bathrooms hasn't been cleaned in 6 months and the silicon seals in the shower tray are black and mouldy. The other 4 bathrooms have been well ...
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I have a problem tenant, and I would like some advice on the best and most effective method to remove him from the property
He has an assured shorthold tenancy (as issued by the guild) with ...
When my tenants give notice and leave at the end of the month, I find that I don't have the void council tax relief for the following month because the tenant has wrongly claimed it during the ...
My tenants complained the dishwasher had packed up and when I sent the electrician it was only a fuse. Who should pay the electrician's bill? (more…)
As a agent occasionally we get tenants who we aren't managing come into our office for advice which we would give out freely. But we have just been asked a question that we were not 100% sure ...