notice to tenant

RAS

Gas Safety Certificate?

Your tenant really has spotted you has she not?

pos1256

yes there is a gas safety certificate, all this damage has been caused since the new agreement has been signed.

pos1256

Thanks to those who gave anhelpful advise! those who choose to judge should really get a life!

Werdnal

pos1256 wrote: »

Thanks to those who gave anhelpful advise! those who choose to judge should really get a life!

Whilst I don't condone those who have chosen to reply with sarcastic comments, I do feel you have embarked on being a LL without fully understanding what is required and your legal obligations. It is always wise to learn as much as you can BEFORE these situations arise, but it seems many people do blunder into becoming a LL, and only ask the questions when they get a problem.

If the property is as bad as you say, do you think your deposit will cover the damage repairs and cleaning necessary? I think you need to get prices from someone for the work required, before you negotiate with your tenant to up and leave, otherwise you will have a h£ll of a job getting any compensation from them to cover the costs.

The lack of deposit protection is a severe failing on your behalf. In theory, your tenant could claim 3x the deposit value for failing to protect it. It is not optional, it is the law.

Do you have landlord insurance that might cover the cost of repairs, if the tenant does not/cannot pay?

If you are planning to refurbish and let this place out again, please read, learn and inwardly digest everything you can about letting, and get it all 100% water tight next time!

Incidentally, have you been declaring your rental income for tax, and have you got permission from your mortgage lender (if you have one) to let this property. If not, these 2 points need your urgent attention aswell, otherwise your bad tenant and damage will be the least of your worries!

Enfieldian

pos1256 wrote: »

Thanks to those who gave anhelpful advise! those who choose to judge should really get a life!

Judge you as a wholly incompetent and irresponsible Landlord?

You are most welcome.

jamie11

What you could try before going for the bribery option is to serve the tenant a S8 using Ground 13: that the condition of the premises or any of the common parts has deteriorated because of the behaviour of the tenant, his subtenant, or any other person living there.

This is unlikely to actually get you possession because it is a discretionary ground, but it may encourage the tenant to accept your offer of a 'no fault' surrender of the tenancy. You are able to serve this notice during the fixed term. It can be served even though the deposit is not protected but you really should get that protected asap and supply the tenant with the prescribed information.

sequence

Well you can't serve a S21 whilst the deposit isn't protected, and that can't come into effect until the end of the contract.

theartfullodger

Enfieldian wrote: »

Judge you as a wholly incompetent and irresponsible Landlord?

You are most welcome.

Spot on Enfieldian....