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Oh yes. Some were shoved up the fireplace. Some split as I moved them. Bed was riddled with infestation and christ knows what else ..... He was also a hoarder - so bags of crap stacked everywhere right up to the ceiling. Couldn't actually get in his room 'normally'

Nah; this was a different case - and it was a bloke.....

Well I know what you all mean . His ‘logic’ regarding the tundish is fair but I appreciate its a breach of G3 . The argument was if it’s locked in a cupboard and the tundish drips no one will see it and you’ll just eventually get a wet stain on the ceiling below . Most trades ( in my experience) ‘bend’ the rules to suit and rarely follow to the letter . If I was installing in my own house I would . Builder says he used this tank installer guy many times with no issue . I do trust the builder ; they’ve not deviated or bodged anything as far I can tell . The tank was ‘effectively ‘ out sourced - so I made it clear to builder any issues I’ll be on to him . Just left the property and a few days ago I did a snagging list ; too be fair they are there fixing them now . So I’ll cut them a little slack for now ......

At property pipe sizes are right due to limited space no tundish because in cupboard and no one will see it . So goes into condensation outlet pipe . So you’ll never really know if an issue . Guy who installed was G3 and paperwork exists .

Awaiting response from builder .....

Builder pissy with me now and said “ I’ll ask the fully qualified heating engineer “ ....

Boiler has separate cover I.e install and service of boiler by different company . So would have no reason to look at tank .t

Of course ! But that’s for the boiler which was already there

Builder “out sourced “ tank install I.e has no idea ......

I’ll ask builders !

M Umm erm ! . Not all in view - but not sure what you should be seeing !

Only in the cupboard!!

Yeah kind of So rent is higher , deposit higher . Doesn’t guarantee anything . Job type helps “IT professional “ , “ works as engineer “ - these things do eliminate certain types ( forgive judgemental tone - but I have to be ! ) . Nicer place = nicer tenants .... I’m trying to move up a few notches ?

Understand completely. But once you’ve seen shit up walls or some drunken (expletive deleted) wants a fight - it’s simpky round the loop we go . Hence Cctv in my new hmo ; for the protection of my property and the other ‘normal’ tenants. What people do never surprises me any more ....

Unfortunately nothing you described surprises me . Seen pretty much all that . When most people experience that they do exactly as you have done - sell up and get out - can’t blame you ! Bizarrely as a full time landlord you become use to it and can anticipate an issue . Not a job for the faint hearted ?

Onwards and upwards !!!!

Oh that’s nothing ! shit smeared on walls fights ( with me or others ) smashed a sink apart with his head !!!! drugs alcohol blackmail alleged rape criminal damage not paying rent ( lol ; the easy one ) everything you you can think of ; and not think of bar a dead body - and I’m sure that’s due ..... Greedy landlords ; money for nothing .... yeah right .....

Here’s the 115 containers of piss a tenant had in their room - and yes I counted them . And you lot wonder why I’m f’ing mad !!!

Extremely good question I choose and manage ! Previous to this refurb a girl in the hmo did extreme self harm , smashing the place and herself up , drugs , ‘alleged rape ‘ ( house taped off by police ) . Acted suicide attempts - forgive the lack of compassion- but it wasn’t a real attempt .Police / ambulance were there 9 times in 4 weeks. Did my head in a bit ! Oops ! The question ! How to avoid less desirables ? (expletive deleted) knows ! . I go on my own list - which would make me sexist , racist , anti everything . HMO’s are hard work ; you earn your money with just one bad tennant ....

Tank squeezed in ....

I reckon sat in the bath the glare would be straight in your eyes . Excellent job though !

I do remember some years ago the ‘fuss’ that each bedroom in an hmo should have a sink . This was ( from memory ) a government policy that each local council could adopt if they wished . Bristol didn’t because it would cause massive problems .

I know . My contract has ‘evolved’ overtime as new issues and barriers come up . Once I had a tenant default who was a trainee solicitor - so he picked it apart . Its worded simply and clear so hopefully no obfuscation. You are quite right Council’s tend to hit one end of the stick and cause problems at the other end . Bristol ( like most major cities ) has massive housing issues so they need to think ahead ; but of course they are cash strapped and blind .

You’ve made me think @Ferdinand !!! I might add a clause in my contract stating that I pay the council tax but only if the property is valued as a whole . If council tax per room was introduced then the tenant would be liable and this would be collected via increased rent . I currently have a similar clause for the tv license . I pay for the ‘communal’ one in the lounge . If they have a tv in their room they are liable if ( has never happened) tv licensing come a knocking ....

Council are greedy Simplest solution in worse case is evict everyone and do solely students - I.e no council tax .