Changing a tenant’s tenancy agreement could cost landlords dearly should they not notify their relevant deposit protection scheme in time under new rules. The warning comes from MyDeposits, one of three schemes allowed to hold deposits, and they warn that Continue reading
Claims lawyers are helping tenants win compensation for deposit protection failings by landlords.
A recurring problem for many landlords is who settles a damp claim for mould and condensation left behind when a tenant moves out? Most landlords would consider a damp claim against the tenant’s deposit – but even if they provided Continue reading
Landlords often face problems collecting rent when tenants break the tenancy agreement and leave their home early. The property investor is generally left with two scenarios – collecting rent that is unpaid and challenging to keep the deposit to cover Continue reading
A key Court of Appeal case gives landlords clarification on protecting rent paid in advance. The case of Johnson and Ors vs Old has answered questions relating to advance rent and holding deposits, and whether they should be paid into Continue reading