No – There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property. The truth of the matter is this: it is the vendor who breaks up the land into smaller parcels before selling each parcel individually who assigns responsibility for the boundaries […]
Category: Property Management
When is the next periodic inspection going to be?
You will be notified of the appointment for the periodic inspection at least 24 hours before and more commonly approximately 14 days before. The notification will be via one or more of the following methods: 1. Letter 2. E-mail direct from Jungle Property 3. E-mail via the repair request system Still not answered your question? […]
Who is liable for repairing appliances supplied by the landlord?
Short answer – as stipulated in the tenancy agreement. Where the tenancy agreement is silent on the matter, then neither party (landlord or tenant) is legally liable for the repair. Long answer … Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 inserts into all (qualifying) tenancy contracts an implied covenant for the landlord to […]
What can I do when my neighbour won’t repair his dangerous wall or fence?
The first step is to discuss the issue with the owner of the wall/fence, pointing out that it is dangerous and try to agree (and make note of) a solution – your neighbour may not be aware the wall or fence is dangerous. If they don’t repair it, you can report a dangerous building or […]
Can a letting agent handle an insurance claim on behalf of a landlord?
Short answer – No Long answer….. One of the activities regulated (known as a regulated activity) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance relates, in broad terms, to activities carried on by intermediaries after the conclusion of a contract of insurance and for or on […]
Are landlords and agents responsible for the safety of contractors?
Short answer – Yes Long answer… In answering this question, the key piece of legislation to consider is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSAWA). Section 3(1) of the HSAWA requires it is the duty of every employer to ensure, that persons not in his employment are not exposed to risks to […]
Who is responsible for maintaining the trees?
Typically, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the garden but should not need specialist gardening knowledge, skills or tools (other than those provided by the landlord). Techniques for the training, fertilization, pest and pathogen control, pruning and shaping of trees requires specialist knowledge, skills and tools and something the landlord be responsible for. Still not answered your question? We […]
What rooms do I need to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in?
A smoke alarm should be equipped on each storey of the premises on which there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation. A carbon monoxide alarm should be equipped in any room (includes a hall or landing) of the premises which is used wholly or partly as living accommodation and contains a fixed […]
Who is responsible for maintaining the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in a property?
Regulations Landlords are responsible for: • Installing the alarm • Repairing the alarm • Checking by or on behalf of the landlord to ensure the alarm is in proper working order on the day the tenancy begins if it is a new tenancy • Repairing or replacing the alarm following a report by a tenant […]
Is there not a legal limit (%) on what you can put the rent up by?
No – The determining factor if a rent increase were to be challenged would be the rent that the property might reasonably be expected to be let for in the open market*. * which is a periodic tenancy having the same periods as those of the tenancy to which the notice relates, which begins at the beginning […]
