Tenants are responsible for replacing or having replaced appropriately, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses etc. as and when necessary during the tenancy and to ensure that all light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses are in place and in working order at the end of the tenancy. A lease confers on the leaseholder a type of ownership and […]
Category: Property Management
Where can I find my landlords name and address?
The landlord’s name and address is shown in the Core Terms (Section 1) of the Tenancy Agreement. 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…
Can I put up a satellite dish on my property?
The tenant agrees not to place or fix any aerial or satellite dish onto the Property (either externally or internally) without first obtaining the prior written consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Where granted, the tenant will meet all costs of installation and subsequent removal and the […]
The Septic Tank Guide
The Septic Tank Guide
How often do I need to empty my septic tank?
How often the septic tank must be emptied depends on the volume of the tank relative to the input of solids, the amount of indigestible solids, and the ambient temperature (because anaerobic digestion occurs more efficiently at higher temperatures), as well as usage, system characteristics. Some systems require pumping every few years or sooner, while […]
Who is responsible for clearing septic tanks and cesspits?
Whoever uses any septic tank or cesspit for their waste is responsible for removing the sludge (septic tank) or emptying (cesspit). 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 Jungle Property deal with the arrangements for utility payments between tenancies?
We will on behalf of the outgoing tenant notify, at the end of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property and where applicable provide meter readings and a forwarding address […]
Do I need to have my chimney swept every 9 months?
Yes for all the tenancies we grant, the tenant agrees to at least once every nine months of the tenancy to have working chimneys at the property made use of by the tenant swept by an appropriate person. Contract aside, the frequency of chimney sweeping is covered by: Manufacturers instructions for any stove installed in […]
My property has failed the gas safety check but passed last year, why?
The warning notice issued by the engineer will explain why the gas fitting has failed the safety check and what needs to be done before the installation can be safely used again. If you would like a more detailed technical explanation, please contact the engineer who issued the warning notice. It is is important that […]
My rental property is listed, does it need to meet the minimum level of energy efficiency?
No The Regulations only apply to those domestic properties which are legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This means properties required to have an EPC by any of the following:The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007, The Building Regulations 2010, The Energy Performance of Buildings (England […]
