On request, we can check the property (after any tenancy is surrendered) and partly complete a specimen Fittings and Contents Form based on what we observe in the property. What the seller (landlord) actually provides the buyer with is between the two parties and we cannot be held liable for any disparities. The seller can […]
Category: End of Tenancy
If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?
Yes Further Reading What to do if one tenant wants to leave a joint tenancy {Jungle Property Blog} 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…
Will I get a copy of the check-out report?
The Check-Out Report is the property of the landlord, and you will only receive a copy if you request it. 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…
Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?
If you paid an additional Deposit for the pet yes – provided you have met all the obligations in your Tenancy Agreement, your Tenancy Deposit will be returned to you in full. The terms under which some or all of the Tenancy Deposit may not be returned to you are defined in the Tenancy Deposit […]
Will I be required to pay compensation for minor marks at the end of my tenancy?
No – provided the marks are minor and what would be expected with reasonable use of the premises by the tenant. Further Reading Can I claim compensation for marks or patches left on the wall by the tenant at the end of the tenancy? {Knowledgebase article} Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before […]
Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before the end of my tenancy?
No – it is rarely possible to achieve an invisible touch-up on painted walls (or ceilings) and attempts to touch-up painted walls often results in the walls looking patchy. It is easier and more aesthetically pleasing (and less contentious!) to re-paint the entire wall if any part of a wall has been damaged. Nobody wants […]
Can I continue to have my mail sent to my address after the tenants have moved in?
It is not advisable for the following reasons: Receiving mail addressed to previous occupiers of a property can be an irritation; Potential for fraud – The Home Office Identity Fraud Steering Committee recommends that to reduce the risk of identity fraud when you move, you use Royal Mail’s redirection service to direct your mail from […]
Can I end my tenancy during the initial period?
No unless there is a break clause in the tenancy agreement that allows this. Further Reading Will the landlord accept the Surrender of my tenancy during the initial period? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Can I end my tenancy early? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Landlord Handbook Chapter 5 Still not answered your question? We love questions […]
Is it possible to grant a 12 month contract with a 6 month break clause?
Yes – however in our opinion break clauses simply confuse the matter. If there is power to end a tenancy after six months, why not simply grant a six month tenancy and let it run on (roll over/hold over)? Any such clause in the tenancy agreement might read: The landlord or the tenant may determine […]
Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?
Not unilaterally – if the tenant served a Notice To Quit in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and the landlord accepted it, the notice is valid and the landlord can seek possession of the property (via the courts) if the tenant does not leave on expiry of the notice. Under section 18 […]
