by Helen Graham | Feb 6, 2023 | Managing your Tenants, Problems with your Tenants
What happens to a joint tenancy when one person leaves? Even the most secure tenancies can break down, from relationships ending to friends falling out and other unforeseen circumstances. But as the landlord, how do you react when one person says they are leaving a...
by Helen Graham | Feb 6, 2023 | Managing your Tenants, Rent Collection
Section 13 notice: increasing the rent A Section 13 notice is an official rent increase notice that can be used for periodic assured or assured shorthold tenancies. In order for a Section 13 notice to be valid, landlords must follow notice requirements, such as...
by Helen Graham | Feb 6, 2023 | Managing your Tenants, Rent Collection
Increasing the rent: things to consider Many landlords currently find themselves in a tricky position. Skyrocketing inflation, the rising cost of running a property portfolio, and the gradual attrition of buy-to-let tax advantages mean that many are struggling to...
by Helen Graham | Feb 6, 2023 | Maintenance and Property Management, Managing your Tenants
Fair wear and tear: FAQs Fair wear and tear can be a frustratingly obscure concept to get to grips with for both landlords and tenants alike. There’s no fixed legal definition of wear and tear, meaning it’s hard to account for what can and can’t be deducted from a...
by Helen Graham | Feb 6, 2023 | Maintenance and Property Management, Managing your Tenants
What is block management? Block management refers to the general management of communal areas within a multiple-property building. Though similar in name and in the services provided, property management and block management are two separate types of management....
