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Landlord:
My tenant and her partner have moved her sister in with them for two months,in a one bedroom flat, i pay all the bills they pay me a monthly sum she did not tell me she had done this can i increase the rent for the two months?
Morgan Randall expert:
Many thanks for your question.
You will [...]

Tenant:
Rent arrears - when can my landlord start legal proceedings ?
Morgan Randall expert:
As soon a Tenant is 2 months in arrears i.e. one month and one day, a Section 8 Notice can be served to the Tenant. Any Solicitor will be able to serve the notice for you once they have been provided with the [...]

Landlord:
Can interest be charged on rent arrears ?
Morgan Randall expert:
If a Tenant defaults on their rent then the Landlord or the Agent may charge interest in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement.
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Tenant:
How do I check if my deposit is protected?
Morgan Randall expert:
The Landlord or Agent is obliged to supply you with a certificate confirming that your deposit has been registered with the relevant Scheme.
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Tenant:
What is the time limit for return of tenancy deposit?
Morgan Randall expert:
Under new Legislation any deposit which falls under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must be registered with the relevant Scheme. At the end of the Tenancy the Landlord or Agent must inform the tenant of any proposed deductions within 10 working days. After this time, [...]

Landlord:
My tenant has been living in my property for 8 months. Her contract is for a year with a 6 month break clause. I’ve decided to move back in to the house as soon as possible as I’m moving back into the area. I’m a little bit concerned that she wont’ move out because I [...]

Landlord:
The tenant is due to move out in 6 weeks time but is not cooperating with viewings. The lettings agent has on two or three occasions not been able to carry out viewings despite calling the tenant and letting them know. I’m worried that my flat won’t be let in time if people can’t even [...]

Landlord:
Hi, I let my property out privately to a tenant who seemed really friendly at the time and his references were ok. After 4 months into a 12 month tenancy he fell into arrears. I contacted him by telephone and left him messages but he didn’t call back. I probably left at least 5 messages, [...]