Sutharsan Thiyagarajah in Highgate

The landlord performs minimal repairs for his own legal security and nothing more. Don't expect gratitude for the rent you are enriching them with or understanding. You can do everything asked and it will not be enough. One thing to watch out for if you sign up is the custom clause requiring you to pay for a full deep clean and carpet shampoo at the end of your tenancy; woe betide anyone who has issues with their cleaners. Also, be prepared to scrape off potentially hazardous bathroom mould which can't be prevented with any of the landlord's recommendations. Unless you perform your move out from the flat with unacheivable military precision, they will attempt to bully you out of your deposit. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.