Letting

	I live in and own my house. I want to buy another house and let out this one. What should I do?
	You will in all likelihood need to remortgage your existing house – most mortgages prohibit renting
	My tenants are refusing to pay their rent. What should I do?
	We suggest you consult a solicitor experienced in landlord or tenant law as soon as possible. The
	What is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)?
	Under the Housing Act 2004 if a property is let and is one of the following types it is a House in Mu
	Should I try and let my house through a lettings agent or privately?
	Both have advantages and disadvantages  Lettings agent: Can be member of an industry regulat
	Do I need to tell my mortgage lender if I am letting my house out?
	Almost definitely yes – most mortgages have strict conditions stating that the house cannot be let out,
	I am letting my flat out. Do I need to tell the landlord?
	Very much dependent on the terms of the lease – some will have a requirement that the consent of the l
	My leasehold flat is starting to develop some structural problems. Can I make the landlord pay for it?
	Depends on: 1)      Location of damage 2)
	The hallway in my building is really dirty and in a bad state of repair. What do I do?
	The terms of your lease will state that your landlord has a responsibility to maintain the commo
	I own a leasehold flat and have just received a massive repair bill from the landlord. What can I do?
	Depends – the landlord is entitled to charge you for work that has been done as long as the lease perm