Rights and Responsibilities as a tenant

Renting your own place is a huge and exciting step to take, but is one that comes with responsibilities. As a tenant, you will receive a lot of paperwork which will set out specific rights and responsibilities for renting the property in question. It is very important you read through these to know what you…

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How to become a landlord

Being a landlord can give you a good, steady income, but there are various things to consider before you can rent out a property. This article will take a look at some of the key steps to take before you can become a landlord. Mortgage If the property you wish to let out is mortgaged,…

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Landlord Insurance Explained

Properly insuring your property is an absolute must for any landlord. Therefore, this month we’ll be outlining all the ins and outs you need to know about landlord insurance to help keep your investment safe, as well as your tenants. As a landlord, the insurance requirements you will need for your property will be different…

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Rogue Tenants: How Landlords can Protect Themselves

Unfortunately, every landlord runs the risk of renting a property to a bad tenant. Whether in the form of anti-social behaviour, damages to property or missed rent payments, bad tenants can be hugely inconvenient and stressful to the homeowner. Whilst there is no foolproof way to stay clear of pesky rogue tenants, these tips can…

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The scourge of revenge evictions and why landlord insurance is essential

‘Revenge evictions’ and the misfortune they bring Revenge evictions refer to instances of unfair practice by landlords who evict their tenants in circumstances they deem pertinent. According to section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, landlord can carry out ‘no-fault evictions – where they don’t have to give any reason’, which they often do when…

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