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Renting and letting: your questions

John Gallagher, Marveen Smith and John Socha
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live
Monday, 12 May 2008,
at 1502 BST
On Radio 4 and Online

BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live was broadcast on Monday, 12 May 2008, at 1502 BST.

On Monday's programme, Vincent Duggleby took your calls and e-mails on renting and letting and put them to a panel of expert guests.

Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, what rights and responsibilities do you have?

How does tenancy deposit protection work?

Have you taken advantage of the Landlord's Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) and are you ready for Energy Performance Certificates?

What are the rules for houses in multiple occupancy?

And how can tenants and landlords resolve disputes?

Whatever your concern, our panel of experts was here to give you advice.

Vincent Duggleby was joined by:

  • John Gallagher, principal solicitor, Shelter
  • Marveen Smith, partner, Pain Smith
  • John Socha, vice-chairman, National Landlords' Association

    Presenter: Vincent Duggleby
    Producer: Diane Richardson



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