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Would You Know What To Do?
Six realistic landlord situations. What would you do? Work through each scenario, then see the correct answer and the reasoning behind it — with links to the relevant guidance.
The situation
Your tenant moves out and leaves a sofa, boxes of clothes and a television behind. They are not responding to messages.
What must you do before disposing of the belongings?
The situation
You want to serve a Section 8 notice on Ground 8 (mandatory rent arrears) under the Renters' Rights Act. Your tenant is currently two months in arrears.
Can you validly serve a Ground 8 notice on these facts?
The situation
You have just received a deposit from a new tenant. The tenancy started today.
By when must you protect the deposit and serve the Prescribed Information?
The situation
Your tenant calls to say the boiler has broken down completely in January. It is a Sunday evening and the property has no heating or hot water.
What is your legal obligation?
The situation
You want to carry out a routine inspection of your rental property. Your tenant has not responded to your request to arrange access.
What must you do before entering the property?
The situation
Your tenant has been in the property for three years. You have never served a Section 48 notice providing your address for service of notices.
What is the legal consequence?
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