The person who is liable for council tax is defined in the hierarchy of liability contained in section 6 Local Government Finance Act 1992. Where the property is unoccupied, the hierarchy provides that the “owner” is liable. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please […]
Category: Property Management
Do all tenants need to have a water meter fitted?
No – tenants have a right to have a meter installed free of charge, unless it’s not practical or is unreasonably expensive to do this however they are not obliged to have a water meter fitted. An exception to this would be if the tenant moved into a property that already had a meter installed. […]
How quick should I expect a repair to be completed?
We aim to satisfy all repair requests as quickly as is possible. Under normal circumstances the following repairs completion performance standards will be achieved: Priority One – Emergency Repairs: repairs required in order to avoid anything which might be, or might reasonably be expected to become a hazard or danger to life or limb or […]
Do I have to have a smart meter?
No – while government and Ofgem believe that all consumers will benefit from having smart meters, they aren’t compulsory and you can choose not to have one. Choosing not to have a smart meter installed may mean you don’t have access to all the available tariffs on the market, some of which could be cheaper. […]
Who should I contact in an emergency?
Electricity – If you experience any problems with the supply of electricity to your property call the local electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Your DNO can be found here Gas – If you smell gas or are worried about gas safety call 0800 111 999 at any time, day or night. If you experience any […]
I can smell gas who should I contact?
If you smell gas or are worried about gas safety call 0800 111 999 at any time, day or night. If you experience any problems with the supply of gas to your property call the local gas Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Your DNO can be found here Still not answered your question? We love questions […]
Do landlords normally increase rent annually?
Information about increasing rents can be found in this blog article How to increase the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy A word of caution about increasing rents… …It is reasonable that rent levels can change in line with market values. However, rent increases need to be treated with caution. Rent increases are never welcomed […]
Does your let only service cover changes to the inventory after the start of the tenancy?
No – sorry changes to the inventory after the start of the tenancy are not covered by our Let Only services. We are happy to facilitate changes to the Inventory and Schedule of Condition at our hourly rate as published on our website or as part of our Full Management Gold and Platinum services. See also […]
Can I (Landlord) change the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report after the start of the tenancy?
Neither party (Landlord or Tenant) can unilaterally make changes to the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report after the start of the tenancy. If you (Landlord) wish to make changes to the report after the start of the tenancy you must first obtain the agreement of the Tenant. Having obtained the agreement of the Tenant, […]
Where do I get a pet information form from?
The Pet Information Form is an online form available here Sorry we do not have a paper version of the Pet Information Form. 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…
