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Long term rentals
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We have rented three properties. All advertised as long let. The first we stayed 9 years and only moved because of the neighbours. The second we were asked to leave after a year. No reason given but the fact we had just refused to pay for a drop kerb probably had a lot to do with it. Now we have been in our current property for 7 years and will most likely be here for some time more unless the council ever re home us (Very unlikely) or we can find a larger house we can afford with a LL that takes DSS.
Our rent has not been increased and was not in the first property either. The LL on both occasions has said they would rather keep a good tenant who paid regularly, even if below market value, than taking the risk of an increase and change of tenant.
In return we tend to pay for smaller repairs ourselves and keep our side of the agreement.0
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