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Private Sector Housing Consultants, dealing with all manner of legal aspects affecting Landlords and rented property

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Specialists in Difficult Possession cases, negotiation, Anti-Social Behaviour, RRO's Deposit disputes - Counter claims, Dis-repair, Overseas Landlords.

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You are very Clearly Not a landlord Michael.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 15 July 2020 10:03 AM

There would be .. ' less of a problem ' - if Shelter stood as Guarantor for benefit tenants, instead of taking legal action for sound business decisions.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 14 July 2020 12:47 PM

Govt would pick up the tenants rental default, ten there would be no evictions. If Govt doesn't, there will be evictions, as Private landlords are NOT societies free Social services. - Then, local Govt will find they have to pick up the 'tab' for accommodating the evicted tenants. The mortgage scenario by David above explains it all really.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 13 July 2020 16:25 PM

English Housing Survey quotes this ( PRS homes 'tend' to be older properties )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 July 2020 10:26 AM

All through Lockdown, everyone I spoke with seemed to share my Main concern, - When will I be able to get my loft insulated !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 July 2020 10:25 AM

Registered charity ! - my back-side !!! ' do a lot of good work for the homeless ' !! - such as ? Shelter openly admit they don't feed or provide any accommodation. They are paid a third of their annual budget by the Govt ( Tax-payers ) to advise tenants facing eviction, on how to stall it, - costing landlords £ 000's more in losses. Shelter won't admit there are Any tenants deserving of eviction and will seek to help the worse of them 'game the pathetic legal system. ' Obvious your not a landlord David Worth.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 06 July 2020 17:19 PM

Jahan is absolutely right. - almost EVERTHING the Govt has doe to the PRS ( and mostly exclusively to the PRS, leaving out Social or Council Housing from their pernicious legislation - treatment ) has resulted in rent increases. And Government have the audacity to point the finger at the PRS ? !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 June 2020 09:32 AM

ONLY on the side of the story that we've heard ( which is dangerous ) I agree with you Andrew. Unfortunately, rarely is there Balanced reporting that includes a response from the Landlord. I'd suggest that's when a true opinion can be formed. Lets be fair, when have Councils ever portrayed an even-handed account of their dealing with Landlords. We were quite pleased yesterday to hear that a Council was Withdrawing their Civil Penalty in response to our appeal to the FTT ;-)

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 26 June 2020 11:41 AM

What prat wrote the above article ? A 'youngster' is a child. A Tenancy agreement which is a legal contract isn't given to 'children ( aka 'youngsters' ) but to Adults. Contracts are legally binding on BOTH parties, not whichever party doesn't want to honour them. Talking about, youngsters, honour and responsibility, or rather we SHOULD be talking about this, said Tenants are studying to be this countries future professionals Doctors, Solicitors etc etc. What kind of standards are we encouraging them to adopt ( Politicians, by the look of it ! )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 June 2020 10:51 AM

Wales are not going to be able to 'Up their game' until they get rid of Drakeford the donkey !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 19 June 2020 14:42 PM

Wow, Really Big problem of Rogue Landlords such that it requires a specific piece of legislation for ONLY 2 Rogue landlords ! I wonder if we had a Rogue Tenant database, - How many would be on that ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 June 2020 22:39 PM

Very bad move for Tenants, makes you wonder who's side the Tenant support groups are on ? Its NOT the 95% of lawful Tenants ! L.A. Emergency Accommodation is going to go through the roof ( No pun intended ) I think I'll buy shares in Shipping Containers.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 16 June 2020 20:30 PM

Tax-payer ( of which since Osbournes Sec 24, pay more than most ) funds Legal Aid for Criminals and Rogue Tenants to get Legal Aid. Then pays Shelter £20 Million a year from the Government to further legally advise defaulting tenants. Then pays Citizens Advice to find ways to stop a lawful eviction Then pays local Law centres. Then pays Duty solicitors at court, Then pays exorbitantly increasing court fees for something called 'Justice' (sic)

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 June 2020 14:46 PM

Exactly Jahan, They are not concerned with justice, just lining their pockets.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 June 2020 14:35 PM

Actually David, I've just tweeted TWO M.P's who have asked questions in Parliament from a landlords perspective ( rare, I know ) you can see them @possession_uk

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 June 2020 14:34 PM

Oh there is a Terrible time of hardship for tenants. The trouble is, its not going to be 'Temporary' like Covid-19 After the virus, landlords will become hyper-cautious who they rent to. Unfortunately, there are likely to be some innocent casualties caught up in this, as a result of the delibrate Covid Freeloaders. ( landlord know who genuinely can't pay and by enlarge, act accordingly. ) But Govt's whim of withdrawing legal processes is going to make even more landlords require Guarantors, or not rent to what are perceived as the 'riskier' elements of tenants. As always, it will be the minority of Tenants ( supported by tenant groups and the Govt ) that will incur greater Hardship for the majority. I foresee Local Authorities buying a hell of a lot more shipping Containers. ! - perhaps Jenrick has had a bung from their manufacturers, or maybe Richard Desmond's Westferry project has a shipping container manufacturing arm to its company. Time there was an inquiry into Jenrick's complicity over Westferry and perhaps his other decisions.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 08 June 2020 10:15 AM

Many of these Landlords 'Live' off the rental income which is Taxed to death. The net result of their hard, worked-for income is damage and rental defaults and an unfair ( compared to other businesses ) Tax burden. Its not Private business ( landlords ) responsibility to house those that cannot afford to pay, - that is the state and TAX-payers responsibility. [ of which as I've said, landlords are already paying more than their fair share ]

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 June 2020 09:39 AM

The fair way is to have Tenants who HAVE been affected, to apply to the DWP ( U.C ) for any necessary top-up to their outstanding rent to prevent eviction. The rental burden Can NOT be transferred to private individuals who are Not responsible for the Countries social security by default. Rent arrears don't affect every tenant and affect only some, partially. Its for the Tenant to prove to the Govt that their shortfall is justified for part supported payment. Tenants are forgetting that rent is no different a financial liability than any other necessary living expense ( i.e Shopping at the supermarket ) I wonder how many tenants have cancelled luxury Sky package or Netflix subscriptions ? The Govt - U.C would need to look at issues like this when determining any claim for Tax-payers money. Yes help genuine tenants, ( not the ones that were in default BEFORE Covid ! ) but meet them half-way, what have they cut back on ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 01 June 2020 13:44 PM

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 01 June 2020 13:42 PM

I have a strategy for dealing with the Can't pay, won't pay spongers and if any landlords experience this, please do contact us. We are finding more and more that some landlords are coming to us, not for the usual ending a Tenancy issues, but for setting up a tenancy and vetting advice on considering Tenants. ( We are doing this Without charge ! )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 May 2020 20:25 PM

There are some people speaking up for landlords, but the NRLA isn't one of them.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 May 2020 20:22 PM

Its Govt's place and responsibility to pay tenants shortfall in rent, if they want to keep that tenant in Private accommodation. Govt have been urged to build more social Housing for years. If not, then allow lawful eviction, as is the Landlords right, and let Local govt pay the higher Temporary accommodation costs.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 26 May 2020 14:54 PM

NRLA - supporting Pre-Action Protocol !!! - is like Turkeys voting for Xmas The protocol considerably lengthens the procession process and if a tenants makes the landlord what the court determine is a reasonable offer to repay the rent ( regardless of how long that might take ! ) the court does Not have to grant Possession. What Landlord representative body could support that ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 May 2020 16:09 PM

I have answered, 'Yes' but would qualify that as it must be means tested and only payable up to certain levels where justified. Covid hasn't made anything Free and if the tenant is furloughed and able to pay full rent, then pay only that part.( they couldn't afford )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 May 2020 13:14 PM

He and the NRLA 'boast' that they "talk" to govt on a 'daily basis' Well, perhaps they shoould either stop, or say something different and more blunt and direct to MHCLG - as there's nothing but harm to landlords coming from them.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 12 May 2020 11:50 AM

There are far more people looking for houses to Rent, than there are properties available.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2020 14:30 PM

Paul, I just let to the 79th Enquiry ! Most just couldn't afford the rent which is at LHA level because they wouldn't qualify for a 3 bed rate. - so I wasn't going to let to them and wonder why there were shortfalls in rent in months to come.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2020 14:29 PM

I think Mathew and Daryl are correct, and the article is absolutely way off the mark. Other countries are expecting a tsunami of evictions for rent arrears, Post Covid when the Govt high-jacking of the Civil Justice process ends. and the UK isn't going to be any different. Sure its going to be a backlog and take time ( longer ) but so many people will have bad credit and be looking for accommodation, the PRS isn't going to take many of them. L.A.'s are going to be absolutely inundated with Emergency accommodation requests. Mark my words, Landlords in many countries are going to have the last word on this, not Governments

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 21 April 2020 14:35 PM

... " ALREADY in Arrears " ! is the key here. The Landlord isn't running a business ( because they can't be run that way ) but a hobby. With a hobby, its just an interest you have and making a profit isn't a consideration. Also, you can't live off or feed your own family on hobbies.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 March 2020 08:02 AM

I've been saying this all along, and people are so afraid to mention the ' funny name ' ( even that illustrates it ) for fear of being called Racist. Its Not racist, its fact. The reason behind this ( not all 'funny named people, I accept ) is that Living conditions in other countries [ where they have, 'funny names' ) are totally different to the UK The result is that both Property owners - landlords from those places don't believe there's anything wrong on what their doing, and neither do the Tenants they crown into them as that's only how they would have been living abroad, and probably far worse. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that's a reason why UK should drop their standard, - just explaining the situation and putting it into context.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 12 March 2020 15:24 PM

Moral of the story regarding Tenants Fee Ban, is be careful what you wish for, and, Don't meddle in Private business. That the Government couldn't foresee this is staggering testament to their lack of understanding in what their doing with the PRS

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 March 2020 10:17 AM

It's a wonder the Local Authority didn't issue a Civil Penalty, as it would have been 10 x as much that would have gone straight into the Council's coffers !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 February 2020 19:39 PM

Not sure if your referring to the same thing that Paul raised and I answered, Sec 13 Housing Act regarding Rent Increases ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 January 2020 18:23 PM

Yes, 5 year certification, which BOTH main Landlord Associations ( merging now ) sold Landlords out on and agreed. Instead of making the point that, Electricity can't only be Dangerous to tenants of Private Rented Property !! If there's a perceived danger, then Tenants in Social and Local Authority accommodation, i.e ' ALL ' Tenants should have the protection of a 5 year cert. Fact of course is, that the danger arises from either Faulty appliances ( such as the Grenfell fire ) or Tenants overloading sockets. Neither which a certificate will prevent. Tenants will have to pay the cost, as with EVERYTHING, cost in the business process are ultimately paid for by the end user. This is a concept Govt both don't understand, and are Hood-winking Tenants by not explaining that the Govt Regulations in last decade has been the main driver of Increased Rent.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 January 2020 15:46 PM

They'll probably bring in some legislation at that time to stop it Paul, ( it has been mentioned, as they've already thought of it ) but at present Rowen v Contour Homes applies.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 January 2020 15:04 PM

There is legislation that enables the Scottish government to impose a Rent Pressure Zone. ( RPZ ) From recollection, there was talk of the possibility of it in Glasgow but it never happened. There are NO current RPZ's. which must in itself say that they're more scared of the consequences and having them was just 'for show' In regard to Rent increases, such as England's Section 13 of the Housing Act, where out First Tier tribunals can determine rent levels ( but see * below ) Scotland has a similar provision where their tribunals can hear applications against increases. * ( in England ) If a Tenancy agreement has a clause saying that the level of rent can be considered [to be increased] at any time , or given period, That REMOVES a Tenants right to appeal ANY increase to the FTT, as they simply don't have the jurisdiction. Rowen v Contour Homes, 2007.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 January 2020 14:18 PM

I'd like to qualify my YES answer to the above, A main reason for rent increases - is the constant Government intervention and Regulation, much if not all of it focused ( Biased against ) the PRS. Recently, Electrical certificates and intended Possession changes. Everything has a knock on effect and nobody is highlighting the effect this is having on TENANTS ( who are Landlords Best -{ only ] Customers ! )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 January 2020 10:42 AM

Seems about Fair to me ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 21 January 2020 12:46 PM

… or perhaps Diane Abbotts been doing the figures ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 January 2020 12:05 PM

Okay, there are breaches there, no argument, BUT £ 27 Grand !!! - come on - where's the proportionality.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 03 January 2020 19:12 PM

.... and was his property deficient in any way, or is that £ 2 k for not having a piece of paper the Govt have given Local Authorities a ' License ' ( no pun intended ) to print money . Does Scarborough actually do anything for the License fee ? How many properties have they visited and what proportion of those properties have been found defective in any way ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 December 2019 17:14 PM

This is the worse of Private Renting and needs stamping out as its giving the vast majority an undeservedly bad name. Also, its attracting draconian measures against ALL Landlords ( for the actions of a very few ) I hope they throw the book at both Landlord and Agent.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 03 December 2019 11:36 AM

What on earth is the rationale for this extra layer of bureaucracy ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 November 2019 00:57 AM

A Register is just another ineffective and costly mechanism like Licensing, the majority of compliant Landlords will register, But not the landlords it seeks to ' Catch ' Local Authorities need to work 'smarter' collaborating with Tenancy advice centres such as Citizens Advice. If there was more ' joined-up ' thinking, there is already all the information needed, its just not compiled into one database. Why should the majority of compliant Landlords pay for [ Local ] government to organise themselves ! Just make better use of Deposit schemes, HMRC, Emergency services and a myriad of other data bases.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 November 2019 22:15 PM

If we're not all 'playing by the rules' ( the merits of Licensing to one side ) then its an unfair, Un-level playing field.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 31 October 2019 17:02 PM

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 October 2019 18:53 PM

... and no Plumbers ;-)

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 October 2019 23:16 PM

Well done Andrew Charalambous ;-)

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 October 2019 22:42 PM

Since Landlords have been prevented from taking extra pet deposit, this has made the option to let to pets unprofitable.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 September 2019 23:00 PM

Oh well that's put a spoke in McDonnells nasty little wheel. He'll have to come up with another plan to try and entice voters as Labour are Sh*t out of policies.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 September 2019 21:35 PM

Its even more than 100% Steve, Long term Unoccupied can and does in some L.A areas attract 150% !! Regarding the 5% Reduced VAT, that is a small step in the right direction, but needs to go a lot further with LTSD and Sec 24. Also, that's just part of the Finance side - this total Bull Sh*t from Tenant support groups about redressing the balance is the opposite way around.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 11 September 2019 19:44 PM

might work for as long as the 'Guest' is willing to play 'ball' but when they get the idea that they can fall behind in the rent and use that to Blackmail the Landlord. Especially if he lets onto his pals that they could all claim the last 12 months rent under a Rent Repayment Order. ( After they've given evidence to the Local Authority who duly prosecute the Landlord ) Mmm, not such a good idea after all.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 September 2019 20:09 PM

McDonnell told you the answer last week, he's going to give away Landlord's property to Tenants, - problem sorted !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 10 September 2019 19:29 PM

All the Govt have done by the Tenant fee ban is increased Rent for All Tenants, Instead of putting a cap on fees - so that a fair level could be set, and allowing wider discretion by a Landlord on a Deposit cap ( especially with pets ) - see Wales Tenant fee Ban, - They have seen the light, shame on MHCLG. I hope Tenant pressure groups like Shelter are proud of their achievement. Tenants will have a lot to ' thank ' ( sic ) them for !!!

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 06 September 2019 20:46 PM

Yes, Terry That's why Corbyn and his cronies want to remain in cahoots with them. Stuff about half of Labour followers who voted for Brexit. The Labour exec are determined to impose their Communist policies and are using the electorate to get them to that position.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 September 2019 22:46 PM

Good, we need to eradicate these from the PRS, But no details whatsoever ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 02 September 2019 10:04 AM

More Rent increases for Welsh Tenants, shame the Welsh Labour sheep, I mean party, couldn't foresee the blindingly obvious.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 August 2019 10:11 AM

Absolutely Jahan, shame we have such short-sighted , vote-grabbing Politicians. A secondary school pupil could have predicted this outcome !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 August 2019 10:10 AM

Overall, the Wales Fee Ban is better than England's although they have rushed into it without the second part of the regulations and prohibited payments caps being announced.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 August 2019 20:21 PM

I wonder what else has caused rents to increase in Scotland ??? Not the change in tenancy regulation in December 2017 perhaps ! When are governments going to learn that meddling in business has other consequences.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 August 2019 13:39 PM

Absolute Tosh by RICS - should be ashamed of themselves. 90% of PRS are satisfied - How many of RICS customers are satisfied. I'm sure more Regulation, or even a FRACTION of the Regulated-to-Death that PRS has got would improve RICS customer satisfaction rates ? How about it RICS ? - suddenly not so keen are you ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 August 2019 12:58 PM

I wonder why ??? Government had better start wondering as well ( not to mention the so-called Tenant support groups that need to shoulder some responsibility for what's about to affect the most vulnerable tenants. )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 23 August 2019 18:27 PM

Agreed Andrew, Landlords like this do the vast majority of us ' No favours ' and only allow ammunition for Tenant support groups. Begs the question though, Why din't the L.A issue Improvement Notice and a Civil Penalty. They could have set it at say, £5 k with 30% reduction for payment within 28 days. Would have been quicker than court action. Money would have gone to L.A rather than fine going to Treasury.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 16 August 2019 19:06 PM

So what do you think the Welsh Gov't ATTACK on Private Sector landlords ( and indeed others ) in suggesting a 6 month Section 21 Notice period is going to do for the numbers of accommodation available to rent Answers on a postage stamp !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 14 August 2019 11:44 AM

STAA agreeing with restrictions on a competitor ! ! ! Its the biggest Non-story of the week, and just publicity for them.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 07 August 2019 14:48 PM

Guy deserves the full force of the law for stealing Tax-payers money by Fraudulently claiming Benefit. I would like to know the source - editor of the claim that he is however, a Rogue Landlord ? There is no evidence ( nor for that matter any definition of a 'Rogue' landlord ) that he was doing anything wrong as a landlord. He is simply a benefit fraudster.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 06 August 2019 08:12 AM

Has nobody picked up on the glaring error ? Its Section 8 ! ( not 28 )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 26 July 2019 12:10 PM

So Licensing scheme played no part in this proper execution of Local Authority enforcement. Perhaps if Nottingham weren't so bogged down in a bureaucratic Licensing scheme, - they'd have more time to enforce standards and breaches like this one. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 25 July 2019 15:41 PM

Jean-Pierre, What has been the Police response ? Its clearly and unarguably a criminal matter. If the Police are not treating it as such, - contact me and I'll give you specialist advice ( pro-bono ) on how to handle that, as I'm already doing similar for one of my clients.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 25 July 2019 00:06 AM

Lots of posts on the Govt mis-handling of Housing, especially Section 21 on our Facebook page @possessionfriend

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 July 2019 22:47 PM

None of the eminent sense here will change the Government's decision, as they see Votes in the policy ( sadly )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 18 July 2019 17:22 PM

Deposits of over 5 weeks that were taken and tenancy signed BEFORE 1st June, 2019 Don't ever have to be repaid ( unless you issue a Renewal - new Tenancy agreement. )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 July 2019 12:20 PM

Sorry can't agree with Licensing, a punitive money raising exercise against the majority of Good Landlords. ( Rare that I disagree with you though Paul. )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 July 2019 10:44 AM

Can't blame the agents for trying I suppose - got to question the sanity of anyone gullible to fall for it though !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 July 2019 10:42 AM

Yep and the losers ( at Govt initiative ) will be the lower end of the market where the problem is already most acute. If Shelter and the MHCLG ( and Local Authorities ) think the 'No DSS' issue is a problem, just wait and see what happens if Sec 21 is abolished. ALL DSS will be camping out in either Shelters door ways, or on Local Authorities reception desks. ! The very few Landlords that will entertain a Tenant on benefit that will be hardest to evict, will be more Rare that Rocking horse poo, and the cost of rents will reflect this. EVERYTHING MHCLG does Increases the misery for tenants.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 15 July 2019 22:22 PM

Why doesn't it share that intelligence with Local Authorities, - there wouldn't be a need for a National Landlord register then !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 11 July 2019 00:00 AM

The Brexit Party ( Landlords ONLY choice ) has pledged to deliver this. Lets be fair, TBP couldn't do worse than any of the other parties !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 July 2019 13:27 PM

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 June 2019 00:26 AM

Depending on the type of damage, if its obviously willful and intentional damage, then the Police have a duty to take action. We specialise in contesting Police (in-) action in Tenant dispute cases. Contact us for help with this.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 26 June 2019 13:56 PM

Ridiculously lenient sentence for outright blatant FRAUD, - message says, - Crime Pays. ! and doesn't help reputation of the majority of Good Landlords.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 25 June 2019 20:24 PM

Abi, I can't understand how you say a sec 8 takes 11 months, would you like to email me the details via my web site contact please ? Thanks

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 21 June 2019 22:46 PM

Its okay Andrew, we're all thinking the same. Can't say the bleeding obvious for want of being called Racist.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 June 2019 21:59 PM

Exactly, figures don't say How much rents will increase by / per year ( more than £ 192 M !! )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 05 June 2019 10:52 AM

What " Study " ??? quoting just study is so vague and unprofessional - nobody's going to take any notice.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 05 June 2019 10:50 AM

My Possession company specialise in eviction for ASB, however the complexity of the legislation around evicting tenants for ASB is an absolute painfully slow quagmire. We have been successful, but it can take around 18 months or longer, which is why we invariably proceed on Section 21. Govt and the Tenant campaigners are not thinking about the neighbours of such tenants that have to put up with the ASB as the real victims. A sad day when yobs attract voting-power and a sure sign the country's 'lost the political plot'

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 June 2019 09:21 AM

Rent controls will lead to ... higher Rents ! we all know that Landlords who have long-term Tenants ( yes, that's right, despite 6 month Fixed terms and Section 21 EHS - Govt's own survey shows average Tenancy length over 4 years ) are slow to increase rents. But given there will be a maximum, it will only encourage - panic Landlords into using it.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 31 May 2019 22:32 PM

Both sides have to have , ' some skin in the game ' The Landlord does, usually to the tune of £ 100 + k Landlords can't buy houses to rent with 100 % mortgages and such little reference as to their financial capability as provided by a Tenant, The way the Govt are heading with abolishing Sec 21, a tenant is going to need more than a Deposit, - Guarantors will be the norm. ( even if that has to be the more-burdened Local Authorities )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 May 2019 23:42 PM

WHAT !!! - have you heard of Scotland proposal for Rent capping ? Just wait until the MHCLG sheep follow Scotland's abolishment of Sec 21 and there'll be higher yields in England when rents rocket due to shortages of housing.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 21 May 2019 09:45 AM

I'll use any statistics of Tenants behaviour I can get my hands on. What games do you think Shelter play with numbers ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 08 May 2019 21:10 PM

With the best intentions of defending Landlords, its clear that some standards need to improve as its dragging down the whole PRS. I can't believe that the tenant hasn't mentioned the defects to her Landlord, or why she hasn't sought Free advice from the Local Authority or Citizens Advice.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 08 May 2019 10:02 AM

Govt are demonstrably Against the PRS - full stop ! ( All for Votes ) You could understand if they had Another, or better plan - but sad fact for All tenants looking for accommodation, is they Haven't. But hey- ho the Tenants will vote for them, blind to the reality of their rents going UP due to and With, Shortages of accommodation.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 08 May 2019 09:51 AM

Well, I wonder why Rents are rising ??? MHCLG should know, - they've been causing Increased Rent for over 3 years and are still hard at work, with the Tenant fee ban and Se 21 proposals. To sum it up, ' Clue-less about business. Especially the Private Rented sector, whilst Tenants suffer, blind to those seeking they're votes.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 07 May 2019 10:20 AM

Yeild is going up because of increased rents and the Annihilation of the PRS., But don't worry, MHCLG are bring it to a town near you very shortly. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 06 May 2019 10:19 AM

Standards and norms are different in other countries and cultures. I'm Not ! saying that's an excuse, it isn't, but it goes some way to explain why you keep finding certain ethnicities dominating this kind of Housing contraventions

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2019 11:33 AM

As Paul said, the vast majority of Tenancies last over 4 years, There just simply isn't the evidence to suggest the need for removal of Sec 21. ( what Landlord is going to go to SIGNIFICANT Time, expense and Trouble to evict a compliant paying Tenant ? - think about it, - shouldn't take too long. ! ) Another thing, its Not the Private Sector's job to provide security of Tenure, that's the Governments, and if they're not doing so because of selling off homes or not building new ones, - the PRS should not be the whipping boys. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2019 11:28 AM

Joanne, I'd like to discuss your post in detail if you'd be kind enough to contact me - provide your details - via my web site. Thanks, Chris

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2019 11:15 AM

Agreed Robert, but Landlords know that Police tend to defer these matters as Civil disputes which they are most certainly Not. My advice is to make a formal complaint against the Police officer the matter was attempted to be reported to. I had a tenant steal carpets and curtains from my property and on initial handling of my complaint, the Civilian investigator tried to 'write it off' until a Detective Inspector quite rightly reviewed and condemned the action, Upholding my complaint.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 04 May 2019 10:59 AM

Don't trust a Politician, if their lips move. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 18 April 2019 10:26 AM

Paul, its because Tenants are not seeing the bigger picture ( neither are the Government for that matter ) It will have to get a lot worse before the light is turned on or they smell the coffee ! Meanwhile lots of landlords AND Tenants will suffer. Problem is that Govt and the media will spin it as landlords fault.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 17 April 2019 09:44 AM

Between Minimum room sizes and MEES, the MHCLG ( ' Ministry for Homelessness Communities and Local Government ' ) are doing a cracking job of removing property for rent and increasing Homelessness

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 03 April 2019 22:31 PM

I'm not saying ignorance of regulations is to be condoned, but... " effectively makes Landlords accountable for their tenants behaviour - ! " I don't think so. Tenants are customers, not our children. As for holding tenants to account for complying with their tenancy agreement, - well all landlords know that's a Non-starter, given the ineffective Civil justice ( sic ) system.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 02 April 2019 21:24 PM

Michael, - you are so right about parasites. No-win, no-fee solicitors are grieving the 'death' of PPI, but welcoming the birth of Deposit claims and its new-born sibling the Fitness (sic) for Human Habitation Act. Have a look at the Rentolkil Care survey where shocking %'s of tenants admit to causing damp, - but they won't be admitting it when they're served with an eviction notice and offer it up as a Retaliatory Defence to Possession - as warned by Thursfield solicitors in Birmingham.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 01 April 2019 22:18 PM

Virtually ALL of the legislation in the the last 3 years has had an increased effect on rent. Whilst Taxation, Licensing etc has portrayed an ostensible "support for the tenant " line the reality is that the benefactors have been local and central government , indirectly funded actually by tenants. ( Its just that Tenants don't reaslise it ! )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 30 March 2019 00:00 AM

When are Shelter and their Govt sponsors going to campaign for supermarkets to sell a 50 pence loaf of bread for 40 pence to those on benefit, because they can't afford the market rate ! Its really Economics for Dummies stuff. and I thought this country had long since tired of the ' Discrimination card ' Its so confused and hypocritical. landlords must't receive Housing benefit subsidies as their " profiting " and Landlords are racially discriminating against tenants from overseas because of the fears of Right 2 Rent, but mustn't rent to someone if they get it wrong. ! A rock and a hard place doesn't even begin to describe a landlords position out of constant conflicting meddling.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 March 2019 23:39 PM

What, a Tenant pleading FFHH as a Defence to Possession proceedings, the authors of the legislation would hear of no such thing, yet, here we have a Legal executive warning of the very same thing. Who's feeling embarassed now Peaker ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 March 2019 22:16 PM

Proving mould is the Tenants Fault is going to be difficult, to say the least, as all have testified to above. Put basically, there are 2 million potential cases for this new labour sponsored, legal-Aid solicitor drafted, Pro-tenant piece of legislation ( that if Local Authorities were held to account by the MHCLG, there wouldn't be a need for the legislation ) Cheaper for Govt to outsource the responsibility from Local Govt, onto the Civil law, - where ' judges will decide if a property is unfit for habitation.' I ask Landlords with experience of court Possession procedures, if they're reassured by leaving this to a judges decision - given the way Landlords are treated. ? What's going to motivate Tenants to seek Ambulance-chasing Solicitors, is when they receive Possession proceedings Notices Sec 21, whilst we still have it, or Sec 8. Then, the legislation will become a 'Super-Disrepair' claim and will be known as the tenants equivalent to Retaliatory eviction - Retaliatory DEFENCE ( at Tax-payers expense )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 March 2019 21:23 PM

Licensing, given it vagaries, lack of use of the funds raised, inept excuses for introducing, then no action - use taken with the Licensing funds robbed from Landlords ( that Tenants ultimately end up paying for in Rent increases ) ...... Licensing is nothing more than a Govt 'scheme' authorising Councils to extract money from the PRS under dubious criteria without proper justification. L.A's are corrupt, recruiting short-term analysts to collect stats on dog-fouling, litter etc to try to justify the rationale for introducing Licensing schemes.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 March 2019 21:09 PM

Name the authority - Borough Richard.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 March 2019 21:04 PM

Possession Friend has been warning of the inherent dangers in this loosely and poorly worded piece of Labour, pro-tenant legislation. The FFHH reverses the position of renting property that is Unfit, by defining what a premises has to satisfy to be 'Fit' ( If its not, well Fit, the courts have to decide if its Unfit ! ) The author, Giles Peaker is 'confident that Tenants won't be able to abuse any of the 29 hazard categories that might convince a court the defect was of their own making, - i.e lack of ventilation, drying clothes inside. To prove it was of the Tenants making is going to be very hard for a landlord, and I have to say, from Landlords experiences in Possession claims in court - they don't share Mr Peakers optimism. Looking at some of the HHSRS 29 categories of hazards, because if they exist, how can a property be 'Fit for Habitation.' ( which is totally different to common-sense view of an Unfit property ) Asbestos ( How many properties have Artex ! ) Water services - Legionella Risk Assessments Hygene - scratches on a worktop surface. The legislations author blames me for suggesting these issues and that it will only serve to 'put them in the minds of Tenants,' - as if they needed any help. .... But swiftly asserts that Tenants won't be able to 'Abuse the system' Yeah, right - are landlords convinced - reassured ... ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 19 March 2019 21:16 PM

Why are we in a 'Nanny state' - where its the Landlord that has to tell a Tenant what THEY, the Tenant, should know about renting ! Its like a second-hand car showroom having to give a Car condition assessment booklet to customers before they can buy a car off them - otherwise, the customer can claim their money back and keep the car. ( Its only as stupid as the whole H2R booklet idea, in terms of being Landlords responsibility.)

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 19 March 2019 20:39 PM

Probably because she isn't responsible enough ( and doesn't want to be, ) to own her own home.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 11 March 2019 21:08 PM

If Labour have anything to do with Housing, only 7% of people will have anywhere to live. ! People think the Conservatives are doing a bad job , and their Right, - don't be thinking it couldn't be any worse, and you know the party who will make that happen - Corby's

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 11 March 2019 10:35 AM

and where will all the renters live ? Are Renters going to magically be able to afford to, or Want to, - buy their own homes ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 11 March 2019 10:32 AM

Its purely a Lack of Leadership, Management and Accountabilty by MHCLG - as there ARE some Councils who are enforcing but very very few who have implemented the Civil penalties of the Housing and Planning Act to recoup funds from the very few deserving criminal landlords. You'd think MHCLG would even be curious enough to just ASK L.A's why they're not using Civil penalties, let alone hold them to account. There isn't even any publicity of LA performance on Housing, it takes the RLA ( to be fair ) to ascertain this from FOI's Govt too embarassed to publish statistics !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 01 March 2019 14:37 PM

If Mr Bloors case was ' Not substantiated ' why would Doncaster Council pay him £100 k towards his legal costs ? someone's telling Porkies and I don't think its Mr Bloor !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 28 February 2019 13:51 PM

Again, its the majority being punished by requirements and membership fees, because the minority of Rogue Agents are not dealt with effectively. Far more effective to do it in reverse.. Its the same argument as L.A. Licensing schemes, because the Regs / Standards are not being enforced, everybody has to pay. ! Lack of Management and Leadership of L.A's by MHCLG - where are their Trading Standards ( apart from being underfunded like everyone else, ) and why not go after the Personal assets of a Director in control of a company, even after they've wound it down after 'milking 'Tenants and landlords, Change the Law to allow it if necessary.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 February 2019 21:52 PM

Tara from Hillary's makes a very good point, However, the implications are 'FRIGHTENING ' From the 20th of March, a Tenant will be able to approach a Legal Aid solicitor, by claiming that the vermin is hazardous to their health ( thereby qualifying for legal Aid. ) Landlord will be taken to court for Damages and repaying the Legal Aid costs. A few mice are going to run into thousands £'s , and the Landlord is going to be 'obliged' to have a solicitor defend him'her against the Tenants claim. Its called the Fitness for Human Habitation Act, 2019, written by Legal Aid solicitors, pro-bono, funny enough. Any Category 2 HHSRS defect will qualify for the property raising a civil claim against the Landlord. The Govt ( 2nd time round, and all the Landlord Associations ) were hood-winked into supporting this Bill, because who could argue that Tenants should Occupy a home UNFIT for habitation ? However, the bill was craftily written in reverse. If there is a Cat 2 defect, it will qualify for a civil claim under FFHH. - Basically, FFHH has written the law to say a mouse makes a property UNFIT for Habitation, or any other Category 2 ( less serious hazard ) Yes its correct that an exception is where the Tenant has caused the defect, but I don't fancy the Landlords chances of satisfying a court that the Tenant encouraged - caused the vermin infestation. There's going to some very expensive mice, scurrying about, vermin too ( I'll leave landlords to decide who's who )

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 February 2019 23:20 PM

I'm sorry to disagree, But I can't. If a tenants is unhappy with the state of repair of their rental property, they can approach the Local Authority who will carry out a HHSRS. From 20 March, they'll also be able to get Legal Aid to sue the Landlord in court. FFHH [sic] Act 2019 How much more ' protection ' do the MINORITY of tenants with a problem need. - Not forgetting English Housing Survey states 82 % are satisfied with their properties. Its just another layer of bureacracy and cost for the majority of good landlords.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 February 2019 22:02 PM

Is it DEAD, or Alive - kinda " in hospital with a chronic disease of Osborne'itis and poor prognosis, " I'd say - which doesn't bode well for Tenants !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 03 January 2019 21:46 PM

Everything tends to do a 'Full-circle' unfortunately. I can only see further harm to Tenants in terms of less availability, increase rents, and Yes, I believe there will eventually be some recognition by Govt that " Oh Look, the wheel's come off - I wonder how that happened. We had better offer some incentives to Landlords to put [ the damage Govt caused, ] right again."

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 31 December 2018 11:41 AM

Everyone knows Rents are INCREASING overall, - Month by month comparisons are useless. the effect of Sec 24 MIRAS relief restrictions, which many landlords are still unaware of, and licensing fees, etc. will cause pain for Tenants that Govt will try and blame on Landlords. Increase business cost and the product cost increases, simples ! economics.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 December 2018 09:58 AM

Well done to Hillary's, I hope more companies follow their example. I could forsee a lot more landlords buying blinds from them than B&Q ! Everyone can be a ' Conscientious customer ' when businesses are seen to be operating outside of their interests.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 November 2018 08:40 AM

I'm not sure I agree Steuart, B&Q and M&S as well as all Landlords welcome customers, or tenants in our case - but Not those who will steal from them ( products or rent money ) Stores are quick to take legal action and publicise that. If the bad tenants aren't dealt with, businesses ( or landlords like Andrew above , understandably ) will look to minimise their risk. The action of not addressing bad tenants then comes round to affect good tenants. A bit like the result of shoplifting in stores means all customers have to pay a contribution towards the businesses losses.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 24 November 2018 08:35 AM

I wonder if Ajay or Dlighted would like to stand as Guarantors for those tenants that don't have a deposit ? ;-)))

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 November 2018 22:12 PM

Landlords, NOR Building Societies should be criticised for Business Risk Management. If govt want these tenants housed, Then they should pay LHA rates that reflect market rent.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 22 November 2018 17:58 PM

Employ just 2 extra staff, pay for them out of Civil Penalties imposed only Against those landlords that are breaking the rules. Simples.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 16 November 2018 10:14 AM

Good news ? - well that depends on the final version of the 'court' ! 'Be careful what you wish for', I recall a saying. Given the Govt are keen to primarily, # Save Money and # get more votes ( the majority are likely to come from Tenants ( more of them ) Then my worry is that a system will cost Landlords more and have some appeal to Tenants Neither of which is ' Good news for Landlords'

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 14 November 2018 08:54 AM

All Landlords know that this is Illegal eviction and to do such is at your peril.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 13 November 2018 18:03 PM

John, Its the only simple and cheap legal process that exists . Just google 'MCOL' Money Claim Online.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 13 November 2018 12:05 PM

Check Social Media on the applying Tenant, And previous But one, Landlord. Also - Ask for a Guarantor. Landlords only think of a Guarantor for 'young student renters' but Tenants in their 40's are likely to have parents who own their own home ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 13 November 2018 12:01 PM

So he's telling all Tenants they haven't got a problem then - I'm sure they'll be very understanding !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 November 2018 20:48 PM

Andrew, see the survey below, - makes the point to tenants, which is what's been lacking.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 November 2018 20:46 PM

There is a Very interesting Survey primarily for Tenants on Rent Increases. All landlords are encouraged to get it out to as many tenants as possible. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8q8c6p7

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 November 2018 20:45 PM

Would love to know what planet the 7% are from

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 November 2018 20:41 PM

Govt will plough on regardless, 'head in sand job' - never mind the poor tenants, because govt are not able to understand how business works. Landlords have been warning of this, even a schoolboy could for-see this coming. Speaking of schoolboys, there's a lot of such errors being made in housing policy that will continue to impact Tenants, unfortunately. If every landlord sold up leaving one, single rental property left in the whole country ! - the govt would point to that property and deny landlords were exiting the market, or that their policies were having any negative effect. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 07 November 2018 18:31 PM

So, Licensing does NOT prevent bad housing conditions ( unless there's a Regular regime of inspections, which No Authority could dream of sustaining. ) Nor would it be proportionate for the . point something of a percent of the properties that need it.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 07 November 2018 08:30 AM

Robert's right and I'm sure there's more bad news in store for TENANTS as a result of the Scottish Tenancy changes last December. Shame on those who promoted it as 'in the tenants interest '

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 07 November 2018 08:26 AM

Surprising that an article on Plumbing responsibilities Doesn't include landlords legal responsibility to carry out a Legionnaires Disease risk Assessment. Also, that a Landlord has the duty to supply his / her tenants with information on how to control the risk ( see Information for Tenants leaflet, downloadable on www.LandlordsMasterclass.com ) For those 'doubting -Thomas's' see House of Commons briefing Paper number 07307, page 10 !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 31 October 2018 11:03 AM

Whilst well-minded, this will become a niggle Charter for tenants and a way to retaliate for not paying their Rent.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 29 October 2018 14:43 PM

Quite proper order - but has anyone ever heard of a Council taking action against Tenants - unless its their own. !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 26 October 2018 18:25 PM

Knew EXACTLY what he was doing, why refuse Access - Entry to Planning, even when they presented a warrant !

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 23 October 2018 12:44 PM

Anyone, trying to do more than is currently being done - Deserves support, AND, at least a fair crack before criticism.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 October 2018 11:07 AM

Just a piece of wrongly interpeted data published for marketing purposes by Foundation Home Loans ! shame. As Leon says, the correct interpretation is 80% of Landlords DON'T expect to remain ! As a famous American would say, ' Fake news '

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 27 September 2018 21:59 PM

This is an absolute Correct manner in which misdemeanors in the PRS should be dealt with. ( Other than there should be an easier & quicker method for the L.A's to handle it - possibly it be included in the gambit of Civil Penalties. ) More of this, and LESS Licensing should be the way the minority, or relatively lower level housing transgressions are dealt with.

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 16 September 2018 09:04 AM

No, I'm sure MP's aren't involved in anything unsavoury ( sic ) !!!

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 16 September 2018 08:59 AM

None, I believe. All Magistrates courts fines go to the Treasury ( the Govt. at the end of the day - as they pay for the Justice system ) so to be fair, I don't think that was a 'driver' in this case. You would have expected inline with the fire service statement and legal option ( especially as there had been No fire, ) to have been the last or much subsequent resort. The reason I enquire, is that some Landlords ignore initial warnings, and if that is the case, its not unreasonable to expect escalated action. I was just enquiring IF, that was the position in this case ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 09 September 2018 10:47 AM

So,.... How was this Prosecution the 'Last Resort ' as described by the fire service, - Was the landlord given any warning, guidance or instruction that he failed to comply with ?

From: PossessionFriendUK PossessionFriend 08 September 2018 23:38 PM

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