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An additional point for those renting leasehold properties be sure that your landlord gets a licence to sublet the property from the freeholders or management agents. Always ask and get in writing, if not your tenancy will be void and illegal. The freeholders will come after the landlord for breach of his leasehold and eventually you will have to leave. (This is the worst case scenario).

There was this incidence, and I have actually seen this happen . This was a gated premises and the tenant was about to move in unaware that a Sublet Licence was required and was not allowed entrance into the development . The tenant and removal company was stranded and it was a Friday late afternoon and he (the tenant and his family) had to book into a hotel for the weekend and keep his things in storage. Until the landlord got the licence on the Monday.

marylandcakes:
Due to all the health warnings on using plates, aluminium foils and tins, I decided to bake moi moi in the oven with a Petri dish and it came out fine.

Ingredients

Black eye peas
Red pepper
Scotch bonnets
Onions
Garlic
Ginger
Stock
Tomatoes
Salt
Sun flower oil
Salmon
Mixed sea food


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPoZx8MXghI

Looks yummy will be trying this. no need to bother with tins and leaves. Well done.

iAudio:
She may be on awaiting trial row since 5 years.

Please don't insult the animals in the zoo. There is more serenity and organisation in a zoo than that shithole of a country.

Inkredible:
If renting a 2 bed or 3 bed property for 2 individuals, will referencing be done on both persons or just one?

We've focused really on bad tenants, but this goes both ways. How do we protect ourselves from bad landlords? Can prospective tenants carryout checks on these LL as well?

Ps: Thanks for all the feedbacks.

If both names are on the tenancy agreement then yes.


Unfortunately there is no way , if you want to avoid being a rogue landlord victim use a reputable estate agent. You will pay more but you will have your rest of mind. I have heard stories of tenants getting scammed off gumtree, showing properties they don't own and collecting multiple deposits from multiple tenants. Its not only in Nigeria that you get this kind of fraud, so in the process of trying to save a few pennies, you end up losing a lot.
The truth is majority of landlords are straight forward but you will always get that small no that gives them a bad name. So shine your eyes well, always ask for proof of ownership when dealing privately. If the Landlord can ask you to identify yourself, so can you. if you smell a rat like cash payment insistence , just run as fast as your legs can take you.

the cake is beautiful but I don't think the eating will be. it look too hard and dry.

marylandcakes:
Very true statement, you also need to ask the tree before you take its flowers or fruits.

Hope you asked the tree before you collected its flowers?

Rejoice5000:
lol i think u should speak for urself i say its a MUST.if they like be in end of this world.Its a done deal they will.

Ok no problem. For me I will never want to be a burden for my kids, i see loads of 90year olds living their full lives and looking after themselves because they have planned very well. That's what i aim for. That way, when your kids and grand kids pay you visits , its a moment cherished and there is respect both ways.

Rejoice5000:
If i can wear cheap cloths,deny my comfort jst to set the child to a good standard why won't dat child look after me.forget third world parents na grammer bi dat.

If you child moves far away and decides not to look after you or place you in a home? what can you do? except wallow in self pity. No one knows what the future holds, you only know your mind. even if you think you know the mind of your kids , they will get married, and their loyalty changes to their immediate family. What you should be praying for since your old age investment is in your kids is that they meet a good partner that will not change their minds.

Kingzy4pep:
No phone number

On first page

Kingzy4pep:
Alright. That means I can holla you next weekend.

The property is ready or I suggest you phone the number and go and view it. I'm only advertising here for a friend. Self contain flat go very fast so I suggest you move quickly. There is also a two bed for £150K, and a self contained for £120K.

Rejoice5000:
my own kids will look after me @old age.

That is the prayer of most third world country parents, no one can see into the future and children are entitled to live their own lives. Don't jinx fate there are no guarantees in life.

Aphrodite007:
You can’t pay home fees until after 3 years of continuously living in the UK (and paying taxes). I learned this from a guru here. I’m sure he will tell you the same thing when he sees your comment. Unless it has changed.

Precisely because that money isn’t easy to come by, is why you should focus on getting a job not another degree. When una don hammer, you can go back to school. I’ve got a masters and it’s absolutely nothing to them, they just stare at me in amazement that I’ve got one. E dey even pain sef when you get to lose a job to someone with just a degree (and worse if you lose it to someone without a degree ).. all that matters here is skills.

So work on your coding skills, learn new languages and you’ll be on fire. Even if you want to go to school, there are coding schools to go to where you pay less and you get a job immediately, especially as na woman you be (you know they are trying to increase femininity in STEM).

Oh and I’ve got a degree (two sef) in Computing so I know what I’m saying.

You are right , paper / certificate don't mean a thing here , what an employer wants is the best man/woman who can do the job. Nigerians love to collect certificates sha

Zimri:


Stop using a glo sim

comedians plenty for here.

It doesn't look ordinary from the outside. It looks a bit spooky but nice spooky.

danberg:
Wifey needs a job, something suitable for a pregnant woman; online work would be great! Any links or help is appreciated.

Kudos, do keep up the good work Fatima04, and others.

If she has got a craft, or a passion, even if it is just talking, she can set up a youtube account and eventually AdSense account where she will be making money for the no of views and subscribers. The only thing I would say is that black people should subscribe and support each other more so that we can build and develop our community.

If I see a Nigerian on YouTube, whether I have interest in the topic or not, (I know its very difficult for blacks) I always subscribe, view and comment on their videos to show my support.

Let us try to support each other more, if more than one person in our community is doing well indirectly you are doing well. Let us try and stop the world media from associating blacks with ghetto and poverty.

It gives me a lot of pleasure to see my fellow hard working brothers and sisters doing well for themselves.

Eco99:
......

Illiterates Everywhere

So caring is wat you call frying buns with tails and that will probably cause stomach problems...then you need schooling

That its homemade doesnt mean its the best...
Now y will you give me poor quality food if you care..

No wonder will hav plenty children with low IQ
Their mother was being fed with homemade garbage in the name of love

Foolishness call kill even with good intention...

Antelope

Black Antelope



#Eco99#

Please don't kill me with laughter, go easy on the guy, he doesn't know any better. maybe that's his wife's craving.

ChiefAzubuike:
So meeting Queen Elizabeth II is an achievement to be proud of? Two years ago I met the crown princess of Japan Masako Owada during my trip to Nagoya . We had dinner together. Its was no big deal to me because I've met with big public figures like her before.

To me its a big deal

I like piers Morgan he says it like it is , it doesn't matters whose toes he steps on, Its because of him I watch Good morning TV.

You cant even answer a question

salford:
The first time I experienced racism in the UK was inside a bus in Dagenham. Who would have imagined...lol

Approximately 90% of everyone in the bus were black or mixed race. The hag just kept swearing and cursing, luckily for her, smart phones could not take quality videos back then.

Apparently, Barking and Dagenham used to be a bnp stronghold back. Not sure if it still is.

The systematic racism at work was kind of funny. The same type discussed here where your white colleagues would get all the accolades and recognition despite you being the brain behind the team. I just put in my effort, collect salary and my quarterly bonus. No time for drama.

You are right no time for drama. you've got to learn to choose battles you are 100% sure you will win, especially when you are climbing up professionally, it is very easy to get your name black listed.

Barking and Dagenham used to be strong BNP go there today the Black Africans have taken over and the few white faces you will see are eastern Europeans. Its full of African shops and eastern European shops. The whites have moved further to places like Billericay .Even Romford and Upminster is slowly been taken over by blacks

@ Op maybe you will be better writing an eBook and start selling.

I read somewhere that in the olden days because of the healing powers of the elder tree people used to think that the witches hold their coven underneath this tree. I know people who use this to treat flu and other ailments, Elder flower tea from the dried flowers and Jam from the Elderberries.

LivingFree:
How do you guys deal with systematic racism...
I have lived in London all my life and I really didn't know racism after the 90's, maybe because London is cosmopolitan.
I now live in Wales for the last 8 years, and the indirect racism (blatantly insulted by teenagers, but never an adult) and the fact that I am always picked out as 'trouble' or that I always lose to my white conterparts be it promotions or simple acceptance after probationary period is killing my soul... all be it small.

I am articulate, attractive and intelligent but I can't escape the 'trouble' label! White girls who don't measure up to me always get an easier ride and it's evident, how do I overcome this?

I fell into the trap because I'm a lil proud and find it hard to conform! I bought into the story of equality that was sold to me for over 30 years but my eyes are clearing and it's heartbreaking. I believed in the Equality mantra that was shoved down my throat but I am not experiencing it. It feels like im being pigeon-holed (prison or discrimination)

I'd love to hear from those who were born or raised here and how they escape this...

You just remined me of a place I used to work.

Systematic racism is everywhere maybe less in the government establishments.

When you say you are proud and hard to conform please explain more?

I worked in this firm for more than 10 years, before I was given the job, I was called for the interview about three times, I was given all the test you can possibly give, even the ones the main partner doesn't even know himself (later found out when I was in the job) I was tested on every aspect of the software program and passed. I found some of the test condescending and patronising but I kept my cool as I understood what was going on. I later got a rejection letter.....
I was cool about it cos I was already in one job so no problem, I forgot about the whole thing until about 2 months later when I got a call from the Firm's top partner wanting to know when I can start and that the person that got the job was is a big disappointment and didn't know even the basics of the job. In my head I'm thinking (If he had tested him the way he tested me, he would have known that the guy was useless.) Later found out he was a white English guy and all they do is ask each other… can you do the job ? and if they say yes, they get it.
To cut a long story short..... I took on the job and I'm glad I did. I learnt a lot there. It was mainly English, Welsh and Scottish firm full of public school products, there were a couple of new Zealanders, Australians, French Swedish Germans etc.
Most of the clients were internationally based, big brand companies, due to confidential reasons I will not be mentioning names.
I and another black guy (black Caribbean British) were the only blacks in the company, he advised me to socialise more with them so I wouldn’t be looked on as anti-social. It did help me a bit to break to ice. I took his advice, it was a big firm so our outings were like, going to Ascot, tennis tickets to Queens, Mahiki bar, comedy store etc.
Through chatting with the other staff I found out that most of the English were there through recommendation, they knew someone who knew the boss, the interview was informal. Also when you attend public school you make great connections. E.g. the big client is a friend of a friend, the solicitor friend puts work to the accountant way , the accountant puts work to the surveyor , or the insurance broker , the event planner , the architect etc . They are all interconnected and I’m not talking about small jobs here. Old boys club, you get that click of extremely rich people and the money only flows in that same circle of friends.
I had to train a lot of people and then they will get promoted ahead of me, I was really geting fed up, the last straw was this English girl who came on the job because her husband was a friend of the boss. After training her she was now made my boss and even had to do my annual review. I felt really slighted.
I was very popular with the clients, I did my job very well and put in the hours, there was this big client who wanted to take me on but because of a clause in my contract, it limits me from working for clients until 4 year after leaving the firm.
After the last incident I felt slighted and used, so I made up my mind to leave. Only I had to get my bonus so I waited till the end of January, I had already drafted my resignation letter. As soon as my bonus hit my bank account, I pressed sent. I was at this clients and I told them that day, The boss came down that day with this lady and they wanted to know why I was leaving and what they could do to make me stay , I said there was nothing it was just a personal decision .
They lost the contract with that client and a few others, I knew this will happen but I didn’t give a shiit. I didn’t say anything cos I wanted to leave on good terms. If I tried to fight it I knew it would be a losing battle. I worked my notice gave an excuse didn't turn up for my send off, gave last minute excuse on the day at the last minute.

Now I’m with a much smaller company but I’m being appreciated 100 times more.

There is racism, even in London, although it is much subtle sometimes you have to play the game with them, do the plastic smile to get on.

wonlasewonimi:
Did he mention money was a limiting factor?

You are right he didn't . Well if he is willing to pay the equivalent of one month flat rent to spend a night at the Dorchester that's even before they add on the service charges. Then no problem.

wonlasewonimi:
Somebody was told all the hotels in the UK have small rooms that cannot fit their luggage, what is bad in recommending the one with bigger rooms that would definitely fit like these ones https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/london/the-dorchester/rooms-suites/

Nothing wrong, you recommended a bigger hotel room alright. The only mistake you made is not asking him what his budget was.

wonlasewonimi:
Have you tried Dorchester hotel? The rooms are slightly bigger.

LOL Dorchester? Yes, he might even bump into the queen in the lift.

AND YOU CAME ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO EXPOSE YOURSELF, YOU HAD A YEAR TO SAVE FOR YOUR RENT, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? THIS WOMAN KNEW THAT HER HUSBAND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PAY THE HOUSE RENT. SHE THINKS WITH HER HEAD, THIS MAN SHOULD TRY DOING SAME.

toks208:
Believe what you like...i presently pay 320 per month in Thamesmead ...all inclusive.

This could be a box room? That's a good deal.

marylandcakes:
Not interested thanks.this takes up too much space.

You are right not like the ones you can just tuck away.

Femoje:
I can't give you a good and standard recipe, and at the ssme time cut down cost of production by 35 percent.

contact: 08173857040

Why don't you place your information here so it can be beneficial to people on the thread?

@ OP
Another lovely dress to add to your to do list