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 […]
Category: Property Management
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…
Why did I receive a gas safety record before receiving a notice requiring possessions?
The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015 define “prescribed requirements”. A Section 21 notice may be given in relation to a Dwelling-house in England at a time when the landlord is in breach of a prescribed requirement. The prescribed requirements are: the requirement to provide a tenant with an energy performance certificate (EPC) ; and […]
I have just received a Gas Safety Record is there something I need know about this document?
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 the landlord has a statutory obligation to ensure each appliance and flue is checked for safety within 12 months of being installed and at intervals of not more than 12 months since it was last checked for safety. Further, the landlord has an obligation to ensure a copy […]
Why do I need to pay a higher deposit for pets?
If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of 5 weeks rent, there would be no additional Deposit for the pet. If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of less than 5 weeks rent, there will be additional Deposit for the pet which will be the difference between the amount […]
I have a problem with my television reception can you help?
No sorry – The landlord is not responsible for the provision or maintenance of any installation, equipment or service for telephone, broadband or satellite or terrestrial television in the property. Neither the landlord nor his agent have tested any part of any telephone installation or any part of any broadcast receiving installation in the property. […]
We have bees nesting at our property what should we do?
Responsibility for pests is covered in the Tenant Information Pack issued at the start of the tenancy and in this article Landlord and tenant responsibility for pests – what guidance does the law provide? If having read the above reference you believe this is a landlord responsibility please raise a repair request here British Pest […]
What are the requirements if I have a pet?
It depends on the type and number of pets. Where consent to keep a pet is given we ask tenants to: I. Provide a pet reference II. Provide information about the care of the pet – routine and Emergency III. Agree to our Pet Policy which is attached to the tenancy agreement (Pet Policy Conditions […]
