How to secure your new rental home. Get ready to make a move! The competition for rental properties is fierce. Demand is high and landlords and letting agents can afford to be fussy. You might be an ideal tenant but, even so, another ‘ideal’ tenant could beat you to it. Sometimes finding your new place […]
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Ensuring the Validity of a Section 21 Notice For landlords, the Section 21 notice stands as a pivotal instrument in reclaiming possession of a property. However, its validity hinges on meticulous attention to detail and adherence to legal requisites. Here’s a comprehensive look at factors that might render a Section 21 notice invalid. When drafting […]
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How to evict a tenant legally A comprehensive guide by LegalforLandlords Navigating the eviction process as a landlord can be complex and demanding. Ensuring compliance with legal procedures is essential for a successful eviction while safeguarding your rights as a property owner. This comprehensive guide from LFL provides expert insights and step-by-step advice to help […]
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Shocking eviction statistics revealed. The law should protect everyone. It’s failing landlords. The Government’s recent decision to delay the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions was, at least in part, due to the current problems with the courts. There are proposals for a new digitised system, but few in the lettings industry expect improvements to […]
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If you’ve got trouble, you can’t afford to ignore it. You’ve got to get serious to get it sorted. Damage, unpaid rent, mounting arrears, unhappy neighbours, whatever the issue, a pre-court action letter shows you mean business. Our letters work in 83% of cases. Yes. You read that right. 83% of issues are resolved by […]
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Your landlord doesn’t want to know that it’s a complicated legal nightmare. They want you to fix it. Don’t worry, we’ll help you behind the scenes. You’re a letting agent, not a legal expert. You can’t be expected to know how to deal with everything, but if things do go wrong, it’s good to know […]
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Evictions process simplified. The following roadmap outlines the current eviction process, taking into account the legal requirement to give 4 weeks to 4 months’ notice, as of 1 June 2021. Please familiarise yourself with the current timelines and get in touch if you need any advice or guidance. You can also book a free consultation here […]
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Before you give up trying to recover rent arrears, give us the chance to get it back for you. We’re rather good at chasing rent a rrears, at recovering long-term debts and tracing tenants who’ve done a moonlight flit. It’s your money. Your income. Your business. Fight for it and get us on the case. […]
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory […]
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Sim Sekhon, managing director of LegalforLandlords, has criticised the decision not to enforce court possession orders, leaving hundreds of landlords powerless in tackling rogue tenants. The company supports hundreds of landlords across the UK and says many have been unable to deal with problem tenants since February – rent arrears continue to mount nine months on […]
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On the 20 September the Government lifted the ban on evicting tenants. The ban was put in place to help tenants who were struggling financially during the Pandemic and has been in place since March 2020. With emotions running high it’s understandable that tenants are concerned about the effects of the ban being lifted and […]
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Has your tenant stopped paying rent? Do you want your property back? Don’t feel like you have to sit back and wait… new notices CAN still be served. If you’ve exhausted all attempts to negotiate repayment and are unsure what to do, we can help. Don’t wait for the courts to re-open – you need […]
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We have answered a series of your frequently asked questions to help clarify the dos and don’ts once a notice has been served. Should I contact my tenant to ask if they are going to leave? There is no reason for you to contact them as the notice will explain when the tenant must vacate […]
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Despite the current assault on Section 21, it’s still worth a recap on how the eviction process works. If procedures aren’t followed correctly there are all sorts of delays and issues which can prolong the landlord’s misery and cost more money to sort. You can even be found guilty of harassing your tenants or evicting […]
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Accept no nonsense! You’re not in business to be messed about. When a tenant falls into arrears, you need to take action. We offer a FREE pre-court-action letter, sent directly to your problem tenants, outlining the situation and putting in black and white what the next steps will be if they don’t vacate your property. […]
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