The decision to ask an applicant for rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy (typically 6 months) before granting a tenancy is the landlords, and will be based on the findings from the tenant referencing. This may be obligatory if the landlord wants rent protection and legal expenses insurance. Asking an […]
Category: Start of Tenancy
How do I make an offer to rent a property?
To make an offer, use the link to edit the Viewing Application and Offer Form towards the top of the e-mail sent to you (automatically) when you applied to view the property: Once you have followed the link, select the option Make an offer for a property. If you have deleted the […]
Give us an example of what a long term lease would entail?
A tenancy can last for any length of time – as long as the landlord and tenant are in agreement to let the tenancy continue. Similarly, the length of the term defined in the tenancy agreement can be for any length of time. A 999-year lease, under historic common law, is an essentially permanent lease […]
Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?
The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period, until the property is occupied by a new tenant. If your property is managed by Jungle Property, we will on your behalf notify, at the end of the […]
My offer has been accepted what is the next step?
Reserve property – complete Reservation Agreement and pay Holding Deposit via this link here Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
I have viewed a property and wish to proceed what is the next step?
Make an offer – rent and tenancy start via this link here Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
The other tenant has received the tenancy agreement for signature but there is nowhere for me to sign?
The Tenancy Agreement is sent (via e-mail) to one tenant at a time for (electronic) signature starting with the Lead Tenant. Immediately the Lead Tenant checks (ticks) all the pages and signs the agreement, it is sent automatically to the next named tenant on the Tenancy Agreement until all tenants have checked and signed. The […]
Are electronic signatures legally binding?
Yes – On 21 July 2016, the Law society published a practice note titled Execution of a document using an electronic signature. It has been prepared by a joint working party of the Law Society Company Law Committee and the City of London Law Society Company Law and Financial Law Committees (the JWP). The practice […]
We have made an offer to rent a property, do we now need to fill out the Reservation Agreement
No – not yet. Once received, your offer is sent to the landlord for consideration. Immediately we get a response from the landlord we will contact you again. If the landlord accepts your offer the next step is to reserve the property by completing a Reservation Agreement and paying the Holding Deposit. Still not answered […]
Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?
Yes – under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements, rent is always paid in advance – typically monthly for the next rental month. Tenants can at their discretion pay more that one months rent in advance. Where a tenant has a low credit score or fails the affordability assessment, it may be a pre-condition of […]
