Yes – Under the terms of our tenancy agreements the tenant agrees not to keep at, or bring to the property, any inflammable or other material or equipment which might reasonably be considered to be a fire hazard, or otherwise dangerous to the property or the health of its occupants or of the neighbours which […]
Category: Start of Tenancy
How can I check my credit files before applying for a tenancy?
Always check your credit files before applying for a tenancy to minimise the risk of rejection. You have a right to see your credit files for £2 but can do it for free and should do it regularly. Check EVERY detail; people have had applications rejected because an unused (but not cancelled) mobile contract’s address […]
If I grant a tenancy, what happens at the end of the initial period of the tenancy?
Assuming the tenant wants to remain in the property and you are happy for the tenant to remain, at the end of the initial period you have the option to extend, renew or terminate the tenancy. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will contact you approximately 10 weeks before the end of the initial period […]
How do I reserve a property?
There are two parts to reserving a property: 1. Complete a Reservation Agreement – available here 2. Pay the Holding Deposit – see here A property cannot be reserved until the an offer to rent the property has been accepted by the landlord (or Jungle Property acting in their behalf).
If I have only recently moved to the UK will this affect my application?
Yes – regardless of your nationality, if you have not lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 12 months, you will not have sufficient credit history to verify your credit worthiness. In such circumstances we would only approve an application for a tenancy if you agree to pay rent in advance for […]
Can a landlord ask an applicant to pay 6 months rent in advance?
Yes – it is not unusual for a landlord to accept an offer or application to rent a property conditional upon the applicant paying rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy in order to guarantee rent payments for the fixed term. This is typically used where there is perceived to be […]
What is an unsatisfactory reference?
The Applicant’s references will be deemed unsatisfactory if any of the following apply: a) The Applicant fails to provide proof of minimum income as detailed in the written particulars for the Property b) The Applicant fails to provide satisfactory references from all (if any) landlords they have had in the previous 3 years c) The […]
If I fail the referencing will I get my holding deposit back?
If the Applicant’s references are not satisfactory as detailed in section 6 of the Terms and Conditions of our Reservation Agreement, a tenancy will not be granted and the Holding Deposit will be refunded less any reasonable costs as defined in section 4 of the Terms and Conditions. More details on what an unsatisfactory reference […]
How many sets of keys will we be given at the start of the tenancy?
You will be provided with sufficient sets of keys for one complete set for all external doors for each tenant. Tenants will also be provided with sufficient keys to facilitate access to all parts of the property that are included as part of the tenancy including roof spaces, basements and cellars and outbuildings such as […]
Can I apply for a tenancy using paper forms rather than online?
No sorry – In order to apply for a tenancy you will need easy access to a device connected to the Internet and an e-mail account. If you do not have online access or have difficulty using a device online we recommend you ask a friend or relative to help. If it helps, you can […]
