Recent Entries

• Out of sight, out of mind: The hidden homelessness scandal

  by tenancy solved January 13, 2018
    Rough sleeping is on the rise. Since 2010, the official number of street homeless people has risen by a catastrophic 134 per cent. To spend time in any town or city centre in the UK now is to come face to face with the people whose precarious living situations form these shocking statist...

• Having problems with your rented accommodation?

  by tenancy solved July 5, 2017
    For people renting or looking for an accommodation, it is a demanding situation It could be easy, disastrous or a complete nightmare. A students going to university, means living away from home for the first time in your life.  This can be liberating, but it is sometimes rather...

• Renting from Housing Associations

  by tenancy solved July 5, 2017
    Housing associations were very popular during the 1900s as they offered affordable rental prices. Many of us were fortunate enough to rent flats from them. However, the drawback to it is that you have to pay for every repair and upgrade made to the entire building, not just your acco...

• Sharing Accommodation or Having a Flat Mate

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Sharing accommodations can help you financially, allowing you to rent or buy your own property in the future through the savings you make. It gives you the opportunity to learn how to budget your earnings to satisfy your primary needs. If you are serious about buying or renting an acco...

• Rent Arrears: How to Deal with Your Landlords or Estate Agents

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Again, this is based on real experience.  It is not pleasant when you come to realise that you will not be able to pay your monthly rent. Even a tenant who is good at budgeting can face this issue. That is why we urge everyone to make a comprehensive yearly budget. We say yea...

• Who are bad tenants

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Bad, or difficult tenants, do not respect you or your property. I am not talking about money because some bad tenants can be good rent payers and still drive you mad, i.e. they will be a nuisance to others, causing damage to their property and abusing them. In short, they will be bad n...

• Good and Bad tenants

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Unfortunately, we cannot blame landlords or estate agents for all our troubles. Yes, we do have good and bad tenants, but there are many incidents where tenants do not comply with the terms and conditions mentioned in their lease.   As a landlord, a good tenant is one wh...

• Your rented accommodation

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    What do you consider more important when renting an accommodation? Is it the location, the size of the property, or perhaps the view, the size of the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom? The list goes on and on because it all comes down to personal choice.   One day, you will...

• Renting from Estate Agents

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Most people rely on estate agents for help when wanting to rent a property. It gives them a measure of safety through a legal contract and a guarantee of getting a good accommodation. But choosing an estate agent comes at a price. It may be safer, but it does not guarantee perfect agre...

• How to Spot a Slum Landlord (AKA a Bad Landlord)?

  by tenancy solved July 4, 2017
    Slum landlords, also known as bad landlords, appear to be extremely helpful and overly-friendly. However, under their skin, they hide a more sinister motive. They are just like illusionists, drawing attention to themselves instead of the property. In doing so, you feel embarrassed to a...