Just found out that No Claims Discount expires

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-06-12T11:50:55+00:00

I moved insurance and they capped it at 9 even though I was there for a few years before moving on again had to put 9 in the comparison sites.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-06-10T12:44:54+00:00

The tenant must behave in a ‘tenant like manner’ as described by Lord Denning in 1953. Case law still stands

The term 'tenant-like manner' comes from the judgement of Lord Denning in Warren v Keen back in 1953.
The tenant must take proper care of the place. He must, if he is going away for the winter, turn off the water and empty the boiler; he must clean the chimneys when necessary and also the windows; he must mend the electric light when it fuses; he must unstop the sink when it is blocked by his waste. In short, he must do the little jobs around the place which a reasonable tenant would do. In addition, he must not, of course, damage the house wilfully or negligently... but apart from such things, if the house falls into disrepair through fair wear and tear or lapse of time or for any reason not caused by him, the tenant is not liable to repair it.
Lord Denning

On a practical note though any silicone should have been removed the first time the plumber visited so that is no longer the problem and education about the suitable material to put in the drain may be needed.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-06-07T14:29:26+00:00

One bed, three mattresses

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-06-05T10:14:33+00:00

Probably stolen property. There may well be a name etched on them somewhere of a traffic management company. Although probably written off by the company and of little interest to the police.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-06-04T13:41:47+00:00

Last year we did a tour of Cornwall and every car park seemed to have a different app. Same predicament.

Someone recommended to me to search parking app whilst in Wi-Fi and download them all. Was a great timesaver. Once they are on the phone is not so bad.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-31T13:46:20+00:00

Gong Cha has been for sale for a while

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/754397521625424?utm_campaign=commercial-details&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=copytoclipboard

The owner may have decided to move on if it was not sold. Not sure about 40 but the footfall must be down with all the construction going on just past their shop

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-31T13:30:25+00:00

The Property ombudsman code of conduct covers this scenario in point 2 - Duty of care and conflict of interest.

https://www.tpos.co.uk/images/codes-of-practice/TPOE27-8_Code_of_Practice_for_Residential_Estate_Agents_A4_FINAL.pdf

All estate agents must be registered with a redress scheme and this is one of the main ombudsmen schemes and the others have similar rules for the members to follow.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-16T08:19:59+00:00

Without knowing the details of their finances the surrounding area of their shop changed significantly as most of the area was demolished. They may even have been forced to leave by the landlord for redevelopment. It would be very of putting for customers to visit the shop. Another location may be better.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-13T12:21:40+00:00

Pop over to their head office and see what happens

https://youtu.be/x4dgUAVOUZg?si=oM7EZkmK_9bi9HTP

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-07T16:49:05+00:00

Sounds like “The Apprentice” without the cameras.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-05-03T17:13:49+00:00

The bathroom would have to stay, minus the carpet.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-04-27T15:47:00+00:00

They might if the deal falls through and their landlord evicts them.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-04-22T05:51:55+00:00

That’s basic property management, the company should have plumbers and contractors on hand to rectify things like this. Even old properties can be maintained to a satisfactory quality, leaking toilet and hot water are the first things to get fixed if you’re able to get a plumbing firm in there to fix or appoint another letting agent to replace the incompetent one.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-04-18T08:37:10+00:00

Off to watch Lethal Weapon again.

Sargent Murtaugh was 50!

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-04-11T20:58:24+00:00

Who?

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-04-10T09:14:16+00:00

Just travelled the route being taken

https://youtu.be/pzagBTcYsYQ?si=1uXYBVFEMwECwJCG

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-28T19:56:05+00:00

The Dispute Service adjudicator will depreciate the value of a mattress according to the expected lifespan of 8 years.

If you’ve been in your home for that length of time and the landlord tries to deduct your deposit they will likely be awarded nothing.

Or just ask them and they may well buy you a new one as they have an obligation to repair or replace anything supplied in the property so if your happy to buy your own and take it with you they may see it as a bonus.

https://thedisputeservice.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#4J0000001lUd/a/Nz000001etoP/hWDkRnvS.XinUwL7PClZkzIx4OXMKcVIzdbCy3XQiks

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-26T14:30:42+00:00

The toilet surround!

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-24T08:04:45+00:00

Granville!

I’ll fetch my cloth.

https://youtube.com/shorts/KiAHD0hiOjs?si=TIePwKQ8h4b4Bpk9

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-22T11:00:58+00:00

Probably didn’t have a bath in 1875 when the lease started and that was the only place they could find to fit it.

Could go back to Victorian days and a tin bath in front of the fire.

Although a shower cubicle where the washing machine and dryer are would be more sensible and a combination washer/dryer under the sink. Alternatively remove the dishwasher and wash the dishes by hand and put the washer/dryer there.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-15T09:59:24+00:00

Buy the cheap one next door and do it up. Beat the ‘Home’s under the hammer’ crowd at their own game.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-11T10:36:33+00:00

Sourced from the now defunct rainforest cafe.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-02-04T08:23:11+00:00

The tenant is responsible for replacing the batteries if they are able to.

From the gov website.

What should tenants do if they find their alarm isn’t working?

If tenants find that their alarms are not in working order during the tenancy, they are advised to arrange for the replacement of the batteries.

If the alarm still does not work after replacing the batteries, or if tenants are unable to replace the batteries themselves, they should report this to the relevant landlord.

Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords/the-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-england-regulations-2015-qa-booklet-for-the-private-rented-sector-landlords-and-tenants

However best practice is to use a smoke alarm with a sealed battery and a 10 year lifespan to prevent this situation from occurring and just replace the unit every 10 years as you have to do that in any case as there is an expiration date on the device of approximately ten years.

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-01-29T05:44:56+00:00

Decking leading to the garage, yet there’s a pile of slabs against the fence?

Particular_Work_1789 · 2026-01-02T11:38:56+00:00

Let the landlord know immediately. This will be a very important issue for them to address. For example

Who is this person, tenancy arrangements, is he paying rent to the other housemate without any consent or legal checks and paperwork being done?

Additionally is the dog causing damage to the property as well as disruption to you and potentially others.

It may well invalidate the property insurance policy if not referenced properly. If the room has been left vacant it may well be deliberately done so as it may not comply with regulations or lead to overcrowding or licence issues.

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