Updating post from Reddit.
I offered some years ago to manage everything on behalf of my aging parents as previous tenants has wrecked the house, not paid rent etc, and caused them immense stress. It's been an informal arrangement with nothing in writing, so to speak.
Specifically (and unexpectedly) it looks as though a Section 8 is needed and I wonder if this is issued by me in MY name, or with THEIR details as the owners & who the rent is paid directly to. The tenancy agreements have been issued with me as the landlord, if that has any bearing.
Lastly, I gather that the process is or could be messy. Would it be advisable to pass it to a solicitor or is it something that's manageable?
Thank you.
I'd suggest your parents maybe look into get an agent who has done this before.
You seem out of your depth and that could lead to messy situations which you wouldn't be able to get them out of.
You are not the Landlord. The tenancy agreement is therefore incorrect, probably best take legal advice if you’re thinking of Section 8.
Not legal advice but would assume you need to put your parents’ names as the legal owners of the property.
Perhaps join NRLA as they have a helpline you can call
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Thank you so much!