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When a tenant (or contract-holder if in Wales) leaves a property, whether they served notice or the landlord obtained a court order, and leaves some or all of their possessions, the landlord will have a number of things they should do befor... read more »

The exact number of pieces of legislation that landlords in England and Wales have to abide by is difficult to determine as the laws and regulations that apply to landlords and tenants are subject to change over time. However, it is safe to say that... read more »

Before getting started as a landlord, it's important to evaluate your current circumstances. This includes:   taking into account expenses such as landlord insurance, taxes, property management or agent fees, and maintenance costs consider... read more »

If your tenant has stopped paying their rent, follow these seven key steps to resolve the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.   Contact the tenant First and foremost, you should contact the tenant by telephone to speak with th... read more »

As a landlord, you can never be 100% certain that your tenant will pay their rent on time, in full or at all. When you become a landlord, this is a risk that you take on. If your tenant is in a bad financial situation and accrues a large amount of r... read more »

If your tenant has rent arrears, you can use their deposit to cover the unpaid rent.   There should be a clause in the tenancy agreement that states you will make deductions from the deposit in specific circumstances, so ensure that this claus... read more »