End of Tenancy
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Can a landlord make it a condition of a tenancy that the tenant must give 2 months notice?
Read more: Can a landlord make it a condition of a tenancy that the tenant must give 2 months notice?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. Notices to quit by tenants cannot be less than two months before the date on which the notice is to take effect unless the landlord has agreed in writing to a length of time not exceeding two months *** Yes – however there are some things to be aware of depending on whether the notice period applies to a fixed term tenancy or a periodic tenancy and whether…
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My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?
Read more: My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?If your tenancy agreement is silent on the notice period the tenant must give to terminate the tenancy then common law applies. Under common law, the notice period the tenant must give is a minimum one full rental months notice. Further Reading How much notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? (Jungle Property Knowledgebase) 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…
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What day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?
Read more: What day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?There are two inspections associated with the handover of the property at the end of the tenancy: Pre Check-Out Inspection As part of our service we offer a FREE pre Check-Out Inspection. The inspection is conducted approximately 10 days before the end of your tenancy and is an opportunity to identify and discuss any end of tenancy issues in advance of the Check-Out. We will notify you approximately 21 days before the end of your tenancy with details of the appointment and format. Check-Out The Check-Out is carried out at, or as soon as reasonably practicable after, 1300 on the…
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If I want to transfer a deposit from your DPS account to the landlord DPS account what information do you need?
Read more: If I want to transfer a deposit from your DPS account to the landlord DPS account what information do you need?If the landlord has a DPS account we will only need their DPS Landlord ID to transfer the Tenancy Deposit from our DPS account to theirs. 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…
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Surely the tenant is not responsible for replacing light bulbs?
Read more: Surely the tenant is not responsible for replacing light bulbs?Tenants are responsible for replacing or having replaced appropriately, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses etc. as and when necessary during the tenancy and to ensure that all light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses are in place and in working order at the end of the tenancy. A lease confers on the leaseholder a type of ownership and with ownership comes responsibility to behave in a tenant like manner and replace consumables such as light bulbs. A tenancy is not a hotel stay. For help with changing light bulbs see video here Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it…
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My landlord has given me notice to leave can I leave before the notice expires?
Read more: My landlord has given me notice to leave can I leave before the notice expires?Yes – in this scenario there are two ways the tenancy could be brought to an end before the expiry of the notice: Tenant gives the landlord a notice of termination – a written statement of the tenant’s intention to end the tenancy. Any notice of termination must accord with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. Tenant offers to surrender the tenancy and the landlord accepts the offer to surrender. Further Reading Notice To Quit (Jungle Property form for use by Jungle Property tenants) Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact…
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Do Jungle Property deal with the arrangements for utility payments between tenancies?
Read more: Do Jungle Property deal with the arrangements for utility payments between tenancies?We will on behalf of the outgoing tenant notify, at the end of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property and where applicable provide meter readings and a forwarding address for the outgoing tenant. The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period so for this period only we will transfer the accounts into the…
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My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?
Read more: My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?This is most likely what is known as abandonment. Ending a tenancy There are two ways to gain possession of the property: Court order Express surrender There is another way that is not so clear-cut – implied surrender. The tenant not paying rent for several months and disappearing may be a case of implied surrender but great care must be taken if relying on this to end the tenancy and re-possess the property. The tenant going into care or prison or dieing does not bring the tenancy to an end. Criteria for implied surrender Implied surrender is succinctly defined in…
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Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?
Read more: Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period, until the property is occupied by a new tenant. If your property is managed by Jungle Property, we will on your behalf notify, at the end of the previous tenancy and again at the start of a new tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. The providers of any electricity,…
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How do I end my tenancy?
Read more: How do I end my tenancy?For Full Management properties, complete the Notice To Quit form here Immediately we receive your notice, we will contact you to advise you of the end of tenancy process. For properties managed by your landlord, please contact your landlord direct. Further Reading What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? 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…