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 […]
Category: End of Tenancy
Can a landlord make it a condition of a tenancy that the tenant must give 2 months notice?
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 the periodic tenancy is statutory or contractual. Termination During Fixed Term Tenancy For leases with a long fixed term (typically more than 12 months) it is common […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
