At its core, a licence agreement is really just legal permission for someone to be in a property. It doesn't give them any formal legal rights over the space itself. Think of it like getting a ticket for a hotel room. You have permission to be there for a set time,...
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Your Essential Guide to the Section 8 Notice
A Section 8 notice is the formal, legal document a landlord in the UK uses to start the eviction process when a tenant has broken the terms of their tenancy agreement. It’s known as a 'fault-based' notice because you, the landlord, must state a specific reason – or 'ground' –...
Ending Tenancy Early UK A Practical Guide
So, you need to end your tenancy early. It’s a situation that crops up more often than you’d think—life happens, plans change, and suddenly you need to move on before your contract is up. The good news is, it's usually possible. But before you do anything else, the very first thing...
How to Evict a Lodger The Right Way in the UK
Before you even think about asking someone to leave your home, you need to be absolutely certain about their legal status. This isn't just about using the right words; it’s the single most important step in the entire process. Getting it wrong can land you in serious legal trouble. The entire...
Landlord Responsibilities for Repairs a UK Guide
In the UK, a landlord's responsibility for repairs isn't just good practice—it’s a legal requirement baked into the tenancy itself. At its core, your job is to make sure the property's structure, exterior, and essential utilities like plumbing, heating, and electrics are kept in safe, working order for the entire...