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Wear and tear: What is fair?

Wear and tear: What is fair?

Understanding the difference between fair wear and tear and tenant-caused damage is one of the most common challenges landlords face at the end of a tenancy. It's a grey area that often leads to confusion and, if mishandled, can result in deposit disputes. As experts in deposit protection, we at mydeposits are here to provide clarity. This guide offers top tips to help you confidently assess what constitutes fair wear and tear, ensuring a fair process for both you and your tenants.

The complete guide to a landlord’s essential responsibilities

The complete guide to a landlord’s essential responsibilities

In this guide, Total Landlord have collated their expert knowledge to explain what you need to do to meet your obligations at each stage of the ‘landlord lifecycle’ - from getting the right insurance and preparing your property to protecting the deposit and vacating the property at the end of the tenancy.

Advice: how to protect your rental properties from boiler breakdown emergencies

Advice: how to protect your rental properties from boiler breakdown emergencies

What is mediation and why does it matter?

What is mediation and why does it matter?

How can landlords improve negotiations around end of tenancy deposit deductions?

How can landlords improve negotiations around end of tenancy deposit deductions?

Tips for landlords handling noise complaints

Tips for landlords handling noise complaints

Update on Capital Gains Tax for landlords

Update on Capital Gains Tax for landlords

Introducing ‘view a property on my behalf’

Introducing ‘view a property on my behalf’

How to select good tenants fairly

How to select good tenants fairly

Buy to Let Market Update: April 2023

Buy to Let Market Update: April 2023

Tips for your tenants - How to spot signs of escape of water

Tips for your tenants - How to spot signs of escape of water

Landlord's company record keeping spreadsheet

Landlord's company record keeping spreadsheet

5 cleaning tips for landlords to avoid tenancy deposit disputes

5 cleaning tips for landlords to avoid tenancy deposit disputes

The landlord’s essential guide to periodic property inspections

The landlord’s essential guide to periodic property inspections

What to do if you have a water leak

What to do if you have a water leak

The best ways to sell rental property

The best ways to sell rental property