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Category: Start of Tenancy
Where can I find out more information about car parking in Glastonbury?
Glastonbury car park information and tariffs can be found here Information about season tickets can be found here For enquiries relating to off street parking, pay and display machines, car park hire, residents permits, business permits and season tickets contact; Post: Car Parks Department, Mendip District Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5BT […]
What is the purpose of the forfeiture clause in the tenancy agreement?
A forfeiture clause relates to how the landlord can regain possession if the tenant breaches the lease terms, also known as the right of re-entry clause. The clause itself does not allow a landlord or agent to repossess a property (which can only be done by a court bailiff), but it must still be included […]
If I took more than 5 weeks deposit do I need to repay part of the deposit after 1st June 2019?
No – however if you grant a new ‘replacement tenancy’ on or after 1st June 2019, you are deemed to be ‘taking a payment’ for the Tenancy Deposit for the new tenancy and any amount exceeding 5 weeks rent becomes a prohibited payment if it is not repaid within 28 days. (Superstrike Ltd v Rodrigues […]
The tenant is not responding to requests to conduct viewings where do I stand?
The tenancy agreement will usually have a condition that refers to the protocol for viewings such as: Upon at least 24 hours’ notice in writing, allow the Landlord or his Agent, or those authorised by the Landlord, access to view the Property, at all reasonable times, accompanying a prospective tenant or purchaser of the Property […]
How do I sign a document electronically?
Each signer will sign the document separately and sequentially – as one signer completes the signing of the document, the document is automatically sent via e-mail (called an envelope) to the next signer. Step 1 – Click on the link in the e-mail The e-mail will have the subject ‘Jungle Property has sent you a […]
Which of my two houses is my principal home?
Which Dwelling is your principal home is dependant on: Time spent at the dwellings The belief and intention which Dwelling remains your principal home Your enduring intention of which Dwelling is your principal home which may not be displaced by fleeting changes of mind The facts determined in the light of the evidence as a […]
I have a poor credit rating can you help me find a property to rent?
Yes – we would love to help. Having a poor credit rating will not prevent you finding a property to rent or being granted a tenancy. Before granting a tenancy we consider many factors (not just credit ratings) and different landlords will have different criteria. As a guide if you have a poor credit rating, […]
Do you always use AST?
No – the vast majority of tenancies today will be Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) but not all tenancies are ASTs. ASTs are now the ‘default’ type of tenancy. If a property is let without a written agreement, which is most unwise, then that too will normally be an AST. An AST can be for any […]
May I have a copy of the information you provide to tenants when they rent a property?
Yes – the day the tenancy starts we provide tenants with lots of information including prescribed (in law) information. Information to help make the tenancy more enjoyable and help the tenants comply with the terms of the tenancy agreement is contained in the Tenant Information Pack also provided at the start of the tenancy. Please […]
