u/Doubles_2

I’m a landlord myself but due to a chance in circumstances will need to rent a place.

Have viewed a suitable property and keen to take up the tenancy. However there are some works which need to be completed first in the bathroom and shower room.

I negotiated some money off the rent for this if the works are still ongoing whilst I’m living there.

Landlord agrees in principle but agent says this isn’t legally enforceable because the rent can’t be reduced to allow for the works and then increased again, because only one rental increase per year is permitted under the renters rights act.

Is this correct or is the agent just messing me around?

Year 3 cons. Been a member of the MDU since medical school. Wondering if still need the membership as costs >£700/yr (am aware tax deductible). I don’t do PP.

In past year involved in three cases that were referred to coroner. Had to attend inquest in person for one of them (outcomes in first two cases were open and shut with a narrative verdict).

I didn’t make use of my MDU membership for any of the cases and felt well supported by trust lawyers for the inquest I had to attend in person. Outcome of that was narrative with no prevention of future deaths report etc.

There have been associated complaints with all three cases which I have just dealt with in conjunction with trust complaints team (again well supported) without need to get MDU involved.

In view of these experiences, I am questioning what is the MDU membership actually doing for me and whether I should cancel the membership?