Two audio links for you – First, a radio talk on the relationship breakdown between unmarried couples. Mark Foley talks with Mike Stevens of future radio about the legal points surrounding the break-up of a partnership between an unmarried couple.Topics under discussion concern property, belongings and the position of any children of the relationship. Does…
Tessa Shepperson looks at tenancy agreements. Oral tenancies Many people do not realise that it is not actually necessary to have a written document in order to create a tenancy. You can create a perfectly valid ‘oral tenancy’ just by giving someone the key to your property, allowing them to live there and charging rent….
Why not take in a lodger? Do you need a bit of extra money? Do you have a spare room in your house? If so, why not take in a lodger? Many people do this and it is a good way to supplement your income. Plus the governments rent a room scheme allows you to…
According to a survey done by the Dogs Trust, 43% of the population currently own a pet. However landlords routinely say ‘no pets’. This is fine if you have tenants clamouring for your property, but allowing pets will make it much easier to let difficult properties. The important thing is choosing the right tenant and…
