It is not advisable for the following reasons: Receiving mail addressed to previous occupiers of a property can be an irritation; Potential for fraud – The Home Office Identity Fraud Steering Committee recommends that to reduce the risk of identity fraud when you move, you use Royal Mail’s redirection service to direct your mail from […]
Category: Property Management
Can I prevent a tenant or guest flying a drone over the property?
It is not necessarily illegal to own or fly a drone. The legislation surrounding the use of drones is complicated and is dependent on where they are used, when they are used, how often they are used, the weight of the drone, the altitude the drone is flown at, whether the drone has the capability […]
What is the purpose of a periodic inspection?
The purpose of a periodic inspection is to: • Check the tenant is happy with the property and tenancy • Ensure the tenant is complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement • Identify any repairs or maintenance required to the property, fixtures, fittings, or contents • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation • Compliance with […]
On a landlord’s gas safety check, does a ‘visual inspection’ meet the requirements when checking a gas hob?
No – Regulation 36 (9) of The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which details a landlord’s duties, states the following about safety checks: (9) A safety check carried out pursuant to paragraph (3) above shall include, but shall not be limited to, an examination of the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of […]
Do you charge a set-up fee for the transfer of the management of a property to Jungle Property?
No 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…
How do I change my bank details for receiving rent?
Simply provide us with the following details and we will amend our records immediately: • Account Name • Account Number • Sort Code 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…
Do I need a carbon monoxide detector for an unused fireplace?
Yes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 states that there must be a carbon monoxide alarm in a room that ‘contains a solid fuel burning combustion appliance’. The law does not allow for not having a carbon monoxide alarm if the appliance is not used. Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) […]
What is the procedure for the landlord accessing the garden, garage or shed?
The landlord (or their representative) is entitled to access the premises to view their condition and state of repair and carry out any repairs the landlord is entitled to carry out subject to the following: Access must be at reasonable times of the day; The landlord must give 24 hours notice to the occupier; The […]
When I print a financial statement the Jungle Property logo does not print why?
If the PDF displays correctly but prints on a paper printer incorrectly, it’s most often a issue with Adobe Reader (or whatever software you are using to view the PDF) or the printer driver. To resolve the problem: Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (or whatever software you are using to […]
If I want to transfer a deposit from your DPS account to the landlord DPS account what information do you need?
If the landlord has a DPS account we will only need their DPS Landlord ID to transfer the Tenancy Deposit from our DPS account to theirs. 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 […]
