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Daniela Provvedi

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I don't care how much money the Government gives the local councils to root out rogue Landlords - the more the better, as far as I'm concerned. My conscious is clean. I'm a good Landlord. I'm just fed-up with all the bad publicity good Landlords get due to these rogues, so let the Government do whatever it takes....

From: Daniela Provvedi 06 January 2020 18:38 PM

I agree with you, Michael.

From: Daniela Provvedi 02 January 2020 17:21 PM

These unscrupulous LL really pi** me off. They give us all a bad name! How much work does it take to stick a couple of fire alarms on the ceilings, clear away the fire-exits, replace broken tiles and call in a company to deal with rat infestation?? For goodness sake, I would do that all in a morning!! I feel that the new government laws are based on these few unscrupulous LL, and not based on the rest of us who do a good job. Really annoyed with stories like this. That's it, rant over, happy new year. 🙂

From: Daniela Provvedi 02 January 2020 10:41 AM

Fair enough, Pat. However, with news like this, nothing stops people thinking that all Landlords are bad. I try my best to be a good Landlord, I keep within the rules, I pay my dues, transfer the deposits, I do everything within the regulations put to me - but yet, I'm still considered a rogue!! Thanks to bast***s like this. You can laugh, Pat, but I'm just despairing and I feel very let down.

From: Daniela Provvedi 19 December 2019 10:36 AM

I don't have much confidence in this Tory Government at the moment, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed in what the RLA & the NLA can do for us Landlords. But what I CAN say is THANK GOODNESS Labour or the Lib Dems didn't get in....

From: Daniela Provvedi 16 December 2019 12:43 PM

Excellent point, Andrew. I didn't think about it that way (ie. by pushing the button doesn't mean the alarm works) and clearly neither did the Inventory clerk. I'll definitely invest in a smoke puffer bottle. Thanks for the advice! However, if I may, once the Landlord proves at the start of the tenancy that the smoke alarm works, the responsibility falls on the tenant, for the remainder of the tenancy, to keep checking that it still works.

From: Daniela Provvedi 02 December 2019 21:50 PM

This really pi**es me off. I'm hearing more and more stories about rogue Landlords lately - and it's jeopardising my good name as a good landlord. Why can't these rogues be banned from renting their houses? A fine doesn't seem to be enough. I suggest they are fined and banned - and the tenants continue paying the rent to the local Council. That should put a stop to these rogue landlords once and for all.

From: Daniela Provvedi 28 November 2019 12:04 PM

I would have hoped that the NLA or the RLA (have they merged yet?) advise these people on our behalf. The NLA / RLA should work harder to get the message through.

From: Daniela Provvedi 25 November 2019 11:32 AM

Agree! They should also include imprisonment for up to 51 weeks or a court fine - or both!

From: Daniela Provvedi 19 November 2019 10:07 AM

Agree David. Also, what normally happens, when the house/flat is sold, they leave the board outside the property for ages.

From: Daniela Provvedi 14 November 2019 10:36 AM

Twice I was left with my apartments in a terrible state. Both times were 2 young men sharing! Not only did they leave the flat in a mess, but they also drilled holes in the walls for wiring; they put up shelves and left holes in the walls, and they painted their rooms in a ghastly colour. We can't generalise, I'm afraid. A pig can be female or male!

From: Daniela Provvedi 12 November 2019 15:46 PM

Hi David, I also have nothing to hide from a National Register. But as per Andrew Townshend, as long as we're not expected to pay for it. I'm not sure why the POLL results show 75% in favour of NOT having a National Register. I'd be interested in knowing why such a high percentage of people chose that they DO NOT WELCOME a National Register.

From: Daniela Provvedi 08 November 2019 12:42 PM

I can't stand unscrupulous landlords. They give us all a bad name. ANY funding given to local councils to tackle this problem, is a good thing. (Provided they use it for this reason).

From: Daniela Provvedi 05 November 2019 10:16 AM

Yeah bloody ridiculous. I also noticed that.

From: Daniela Provvedi 14 October 2019 10:20 AM

I emailed Shelter recently explaining why I needed to use a Section 21 a couple of times on bad tenants, ie. Tenants using drugs on my premises, tenants making loud noises and fighting causing the police to be called, subletting, etc, etc. Needless to say, I've received no response back from them.

From: Daniela Provvedi 30 September 2019 11:29 AM

LOL.... Well spotted Neil.

From: Daniela Provvedi 23 September 2019 16:57 PM

Totally agree! I would also go ahead with the CCJ. If this tenant wants to burn his bridges with the UK and not give a damn, then he deserves what he gets.

From: Daniela Provvedi 19 September 2019 09:38 AM

@Duncan Foster & @Dani Simmons - emigrate? Where to? The EU? If the UK crashes out with no deal, then the EU wouldn't want you. The same way as you don't want them... 🤣🤣

From: Daniela Provvedi 03 September 2019 22:42 PM

I don't mind if the Council comes to check my properties - there are no sheds with people living in my garden and there's no overcrowding in my properties. Nothing to lose, nothing to hide! IF (a big IF) there are Landlords who do the above, then they deserve to be prosecuted, as they're giving us a bad name.

From: Daniela Provvedi 02 September 2019 11:43 AM

I'm very pleased with this merger; it will become a stronger Company to support us Landlords. I rely a lot on the RLA Advice line and on the various Documents available to download. Also, as a RLA member, I find that the price of contents and buildings insurance offered, is very good. I'm just pleased I didn't go ahead and buy the NLA membership as well. LOL...

From: Daniela Provvedi 30 August 2019 09:43 AM

I don't like the DPS. As a RLA member, I now just deal with the TDS.

From: Daniela Provvedi 07 August 2019 13:20 PM

Yes, so when we find these crime gangs in our property, how are we meant to get them out? Using a Section 21? LOL.... I will call 101 or Crimestoppers, but how are they going to get them out of my property? I wish LL in Cheshire all the best.

From: Daniela Provvedi 06 August 2019 08:59 AM

I used a Sec 21 on tenants in one of my properties last year. The tenants were subletting (advertising MY property on their website); they were taking drugs on the balcony so that the neighbour's kids could see; they were making loud noises and music till 3 or 4am every morning; they drilled holes in the walls to have WiFi installed in every room and they upset my downstairs gay neighbour by calling him names. They also fought between themselves, resulting in the police being called 3 times in a 6 month period (that I'm aware of) However, all 3 of them were polite to me, they passed the credit reference, and they paid their rent on time every month. I was able to kick them out with the Sec 21 after 2 months - but what on earth are we expected to do with tenants like this now??

From: Daniela Provvedi 22 July 2019 12:54 PM

@Robert, I agree with you and wish I could AirBnb my properties. (I can't do it because I don't live near enough to manage them, unfortunately). But just wanted to ask... isn't there a limit in how many months a year a person is allowed to AirBnb their property before it becomes illegal?

From: Daniela Provvedi 15 July 2019 09:21 AM

I would never risk not servicing the Boilers in my properties for 25 or 30 years, as suggested by people above. And I would never put myself in a position where, once the Boiler has broken down (during Winter inevitably) I would then need to pay through my teeth to get it repaired asap. It's not the kind of service I give my tenants. Anyway, the £25 monthly insurance is included in their rent....

From: Daniela Provvedi 11 July 2019 23:37 PM

I normally have my Boilers serviced at the same time as the annual Gas Certification. On top of that, however, I also have them all insured, at an approx cost of only £25 per Boiler per month. This has helped me and my tenants with repairs to the break downs many times, at no extra cost. I'm surprised this article didn't even suggest insurance? 🤔

From: Daniela Provvedi 10 July 2019 10:31 AM

Unbelievable!! So sorry for your ordeal. May I ask you why you didn't kick her out with a Sec 21 notice? It was possible 3 years ago - not now anymore unfortunately. Also, did you do a reference on her? Referencing people and charging them for it, filters out the scum, in my experience. There again, we can't charge tenants these fees anymore, so it will only get worse, I think.

From: Daniela Provvedi 21 June 2019 13:12 PM

"But bills being included in the rent and the property being fully furnished are also key factors for younger renters aged between 18 and 34". Just wondered what other Landlords do about including bills in the rent? I know you can include Council Tax, Water and WiFi as these costs are quite fixed, but surely not Gas and Electricity? Also, wouldn't tenants need bills as proof of address for things?

From: Daniela Provvedi 02 April 2019 20:54 PM

My tenant didn't have 6 weeks deposit and asked if he could pay it over 3 months. After he & his wife passed the credit check, I decided to give them a chance. I was lucky, I suppose? 7 years later, they're still my tenants and haven't missed a month's rent.

From: Daniela Provvedi 04 January 2019 20:14 PM

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