Having tried every known remedy and type of gun to cure the problem, without success, David started looking at recoil-dampening devices but was disappointed by what was available. If your landlord is using the accelerated possession procedure, you can only defend the claim if your landlord hasn't given you the proper notice or if they've used the procedure when they're not supposed to. You can keep pets as long as it is not specifically forbidden in the tenancy agreement and it does not cause a nuisance to neighbours. However, you should normally seek your landlord’s permission because, even if you have a legal right to keep pets, if your landlord does not approve, you may end up getting evicted. It’s often wise to make sure that you know as much about what a person is like before selecting a housemate to avoid unwarranted stress because they steal your food or play guitar in the early hours of the morning. What if I want to move into the property on a weekend?

You can try and come to an arrangement to pay off your rent arrears with your landlord at any time, even if you’ve already received papers saying that your landlord is taking you to court. If you don't end a fixed term tenancy properly, you may end up liable for the rent for the remainder of the time covered by the fixed term. If you are experiencing problems with a landlord’s provision of services, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau or the Students’ Union Advice Service.Any upholstered furniture must comply with fire safety regulations (see under Furniture fire safety, below).

The present is 100% solid so anything will be an improvement. The recoil can certainly be tolerated, but on the red letter days a reduction in recoil would be great. Students are advised to insure their belongings as personal property is not insured by the landlord. As an unexpected bonus my gun mount has greatly improved. The wider flatter green pad just finds its own way into my shoulder every time. I seem unable do do a bad mount. Our helpful team will take you through the process step by step and do our very best to place the best student tenant for your property. All we ask in return is the chance to inspect your property before it goes on the market to ensure it meets our quality standards. If your landlord has supplied an appliance such as a cooker or a washing machine that was working as the beginning of the tenancy, they have a responsibility to repair or replace it if it breaks down, unless this is the result of your negligence. Insurance

Will there be a court hearing?

If you think your landlord is trying to use the accelerated possession procedure when they're not supposed to, you may be able to stop the eviction from going ahead. However, your landlord will probably be able to take other action to evict you. Will you get a chance to defend the claim?