If the landlord owns the fence, in most cases they would be responsible for maintaining it. In some instances, deeds may not clearly indicate ownership and some may even include repair covenants that relate to the fence in question. Furthermore, sometimes even Land Registry documents can be misleading. There have been cases in the past […]
Category: Property Management
Who is responsible for keeping the gutters clear at our property?
The tenant must keep the gutters for the property clear. The landlord must keep in repair the gutters for the property. 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…
What has caused mould behind my sofa?
The cause of mould behind your furniture is almost certainly condensation. Moisture-laden air gets trapped behind your furniture and condenses on the relatively cold surface behind which if not wiped away will cause mould. The colder the surface behind the furniture e.g. an external wall, the more likely it is that the problem will occur. […]
Why should landlords use insured contractors?
If damage is caused to your property as a result of a contractor working or work they have carried out, or worse, a person is injured, the contractor and their insurance carrier are the responsible parties. However, if that contractor is not insured, then you (the landlord) become the responsible party. Also, many insurance policies […]
My tenant has asked if they can put up hooks on the walls should I allow this?
The decision to give the tenant consent rests with the landlord. The decision to give consent for what is a reasonable request should be on the basis that the tenant agrees to only use a reasonable number of commercially made picture hooks appropriate for the purpose and to make good at the end of the […]
Do I need any sort of certification for a wood burner?
No – however we recommend for any appliances that are powered using a type of solid fuel (coal, wood, etc.) you: 1. Make available instructions on using the stove to include: Manufacturer’s instructions on how to operate the stove Instructions on how to light the fire Only use a fuel type that matches the manufacturer’s […]
What do you have in place should the tenants damage the property?
We have defined (documented) processes in place to manage all aspects of the tenancy and property. The key components for managing damage are: Satisfactory inspection of tenant’s current home (catchment area home owners and tenants only) before the granting of a tenancy Comprehensive tenant referencing through professional referencing service (incl. pet referencing) Detailed tenancy agreement […]
What is causing damp in my house?
Damp in your house will be caused by one or more of the following: Condensation This is the most common, and probably the most complicated, cause of dampness. Condensation occurs when relatively warm moisture-laden air comes in contact with relatively cold surfaces and the water vapour condenses on the surface. It occurs most often in […]
Can a landlord prevent a tenant having a water meter fitted?
If the tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term of six months or more – No Under Section 11 of the Water Industry Act 1999 (adding Section 209A to the Water Industry Act 1991) a landlord cannot prevent the installation or connection of a meter for use in determining the charges which may […]
Who is responsible if a contractor instructed by the landlord damages the tenant’s furniture?
Ultimately the contractor. Whilst the tenant may/should have (contents) insurance for their furniture, if they were to claim on their insurance for contractor damage, the insurance company would likely pursue the contractor. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so […]
