Attics, lofts, basements, cellars, garages, sheds and void spaces are not usually included in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report and unless specifically excluded by a special condition in the tenancy agreement are for the exclusive use of the tenant – any possessions for a previous occupier found in such spaces that are not […]
Category: Start of Tenancy
What should I do with the items on the Pre Check-In Check?
Any items brought to the attention of the landlord as part of the Pre Check-In Check are observations we have made at the property during our final check before the start of the tenancy. What action, if any, the landlord takes for each of those items is their choice. Items that would prevent the tenancy […]
I have an IVA on my credit file am I likely to be accepted?
IVAs and bankruptcies may be acceptable, subject to other references being satisfactory, however it is conceivable these will have an adverse effect on the Applicant’s credit score with the possibility it could be below 545. If your credit score was below 545 but all other checks and references were acceptable then it is likely you […]
Why do you not accept reservations on a property more than 30 days before the tenancy start?
The landlord may be reliant on income from rent for living expenses, their pension or to pay a mortgage so may not want to be without this income for too long Having a property empty for long periods heightens risks (e.g. squatters) and may invalidate the landlord’s insurance if it includes a clause limiting the […]
What income references do I need to be granted a tenancy?
Employed (PAYE) A reference from a verifiable source in the first instance, either verbally or written The referee must be in a position of authority to provide the reference If we are unable to verify the referee or obtain a reference for any reason – six months most recent bank statements as well as six […]
What is the account name for your client deposit account?
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How can I prove my right to rent?
In order to prove your right to rent you must provide either: Your original documents – lists of acceptable documents can be found in the Right to Rent Checks: A user guide for tenants and landlords available from this page here From 6th April 2022, Biometric Residence Card (BRC), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Frontier […]
How do I protect a deposit with mydeposits?
This article explains how landlords can protect a Tenancy Deposit with the mydeposits custodial scheme – free to join and no fee for using the scheme. ***This article does NOT refer to the mydeposits insurance based scheme which we do not currently use*** Login to your mydeposits account here using the applicable Custodial login button […]
How do I get the transunion number?
There are many different ways of finding your TransUnion credit score for free and details can be found via the lnk below. Further Reading Moneysavingexpert – How to check your full credit report for FREE – TransUnion Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here […]
What is an assistance dog?
Landlords sometimes choose to not allow a tenant to keep a living creature at the property during the tenancy. An exception to this is where a the tenant has an assistance dog (known as a service dog in the United States). An assistance dog is a dog trained to aid or assist an individual with a […]
