The tenant agrees to clean or have cleaned both internally and externally all reasonably accessible windows of the property as necessary during the tenancy. The exception is if there is a special condition in the tenancy agreement that the landlord will provide such a service. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire […]
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I have not received an e-mail I was expecting from Jungle Property what should I do?
1. Check any e-mail junk or spam folders where e-mail believed to be junk or spam is sent Still not found the e-mail… 2. Contact Jungle Property via e-mail – details here. We will check if the e-mail was sent and sent to the right e-mail address Still not found the e-mail… 3. Contact your […]
Can a letting agent charge a tenant a fee for renewing a tenancy?
The practice of charging a tenant a fee for renewing a tenancy is widespread and unless/until tenant fees are banned, the letting agent can charge a tenant a fee for renewing a tenancy. However, there are some pitfalls the letting agent needs to be aware of… Secret profit The landlord / letting agent relationship is […]
How do I calculate the rebuild cost of my property?
You have two choices: Use a surveyor Use the ABI / BCIS residential rebuilding cost calculator found here: https://abi.bcis.co.uk/ Further Reading Confused – How to calculate the rebuild cost of your home Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so […]
What options does the landlord have at the end of the initial period?
Beyond the Initial Period of the Tenancy the landlord has 3 choices: 1. Allow tenancy to continue 2. Grant a new tenancy 3. Terminate tenancy Each of these options is explained below. 1. Allow Tenancy to Continue If the landlord wishes to allow the tenancy to continue beyond the initial period on the same terms, […]
Can a tenant decorate the property?
The tenant agrees not to alter the appearance or decoration or structure of the property or its fixture or fittings or contents (if any) either internally or externally without first obtaining the prior written consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. For Full Management properties a tenant can […]
Can you change my contact details for the return of the deposit?
No – sorry we cannot change any details held by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS). To change any of the contact details held by the DPS please contact the DPS on 0330 303 0030. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this […]
Do I need to use the burglar alarm installed in my property?
We expect tenants to take adequate precautions to keep the property, including its external doors and windows, locked and secured, and any burglar alarm set, when the property is empty. Any installed burglar alarm is primarily for the benefit of the occupiers – reducing the risk of the occupiers contents being stolen or damaged and reducing […]
Will the landlord re-house me after a disaster such as fire or flood?
There is no rule, act of Parliament or case law which provides in the event of a property rendered uninhabitable by some disaster that the landlord must arrange alternative accommodation for the tenant. It is submitted this is the case even if the landlord was at fault and somehow caused the fire. However, the local […]
I have problems with the quality of the water in my property who should I contact?
If you experience loss of supply, low pressure, water quality problems or want to report a leak call your water authority 24-hour helpline who have responsibility for all external mains up to and including your external stopcock: • Bristol Water PLC: 0117 966 5881 • South West Water Ltd: 0800 169 1144 • Wessex Water Services Ltd: 0845 […]
