There are many different scenarios, all covered by the Deposit Protection Service (the DPS) Terms and Conditions but in the most common scenarios, here are the timescales: When the DPS is notified of a dispute, they will contact both the Landlord and the Tenant, inviting both parties to submit their evidence in relation to the […]
Category: End of Tenancy
Why have you not highlighted some of the damage and cleaning issues in the check-out report?
We only highlight those items we believe the tenant is reasonably liable for. We do not highlight anything described as ‘light’, ‘small’ or ‘minor’ or ‘slight’ or ‘FWT’ as it is likely to be considered fair wear and tear by an Adjudicator or judge in the event of a dispute. Further Reading What is fair […]
What are realistic reasons to withhold deposit on their departure?
Any claim for compensation against the Tenancy Deposit must be based on: The obligations of the tenant defined in the tenancy agreement The performance by the tenant of the obligations in the tenancy agreement Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this […]
If there is dispute about what is being claimed with work that needs doing then we have the right to argue that?
Yes – If the landlord wants to claim compensation for anything, it must be reasonable and it would first be discussed with the tenant to try to reach an amicable agreement on whether compensation is due and if so what level of compensation. If the landlord and tenant cannot reach an agreement, the landlord can […]
Will you provide me (tenant) with a reference at the end of my tenancy?
There is no legal or contractual obligation for the landlord or his agent to provide a reference for a tenant at the end of the tenancy. Where a tenant has fully complied with all the conditions of a tenancy throughout the tenancy we will, free of charge and with the prior written consent of the […]
What are the things that are most commonly missed when tenants prepare a property for the Check-Out?
Inside Alarm batteries flat not replaced Blinds and curtains removed and not replaced or dusty Blinds and curtains cords not replaced Bulbs broken not replaced Carpets stained Cobwebs around door frames, window sills Doorbell (flat) batteries flat not replaced Doorframes dirty Extractor hoods dirty Flooring not cleaned Food left in cupboards and fridges and freezers […]
Are you saying that the tenant no longer needs to get the property cleaned at the end of the tenancy?
Under the terms of our tenancy agreements, tenants agree at the end of the tenancy to (amongst other things): Clean to a good standard, the property, its fixtures and fittings and contents (if any), including the cleaning of any carpets, curtains (including net curtains), blankets, bedding, upholstery etc. which have become soiled, stained or marked […]
Does the notice period for my notice to quit need to the end on the last day of a period of my tenancy?
Yes – For the notice to quit to be valid the notice period must end on the last day of a period of the tenancy. Further Reading Assured Shorthold Tenancy Tenants’ Notice to Quit – Is it valid? {Jungle Property Blog article} Do I need to pay the whole of the rent for the last […]
Can I (landlord) cancel a Section 21?
No – once issued a Section 21 notice cannot be withdrawn or cancelled. However for a Section 21 to remain valid for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy granted or renewed on or after 1 October 2015 possession proceedings must be commenced within: six months of its service on the tenant, or four months of the expiry […]
Can the tenant serve a notice to quit during the initial period of the tenancy?
If the tenancy agreement does not have a clause on how the tenancy will continue after the end of a fixed term, and by default it allows the tenancy to become a statutory periodic tenancy after the end of the fixed term – no. (From Housing Act 1988, Section 5, if, on or before the […]
