If you have a joint tenancy at the property and have no plans to return we recommend you terminate the tenancy as soon as possible consistent with the terms of your tenancy agreement. Further Reading: Can one of the joint tenants can end a tenancy by serving a notice of termination? Still not answered your […]
Category: End of Tenancy
How long does it take to get a response from the DPS regarding a dispute?
The Adjudicator will make a Decision within 28 days of receipt of the Dispute Papers. Further Reading DPS A brief overview of Deposit protection 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…
We have not had an email from the deposit scheme, what should we do?
The e-mail from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) requesting your approval to release the Tenancy Deposit (in part or full) will be sent to the e-mail address for the Lead Tenant as recorded in the Prescribed Information Relating to Tenancy Deposits provided at the start of the initial tenancy. Check the e-mail account for the […]
What do I need to do for the end of tenancy process – my tenant is leaving shortly?
If you are using one of our Full Management services, nothing! we will take care of everything for you. If you used one of our Let Only services to set up the tenancy or simply want to manage the end of tenancy process yourself these are the things you need to consider: • Carrying out pre […]
Does the deposit money get paid into the account we paid our rent from?
When a tenant agrees to the release of the Tenancy Deposit money on the DPS website, one of the pieces of information the tenant is required to provide is the bank details for payment which can be any bank account and not necessarily the account the tenant paid the original Deposit or rent from. Further Reading What […]
Do I need to pay the whole of the rent for the last month if I am leaving mid-period?
Yes – Where the rent is payable in advance, the landlord is entitled to the whole of the rent that was due on the last rent day before termination even though the tenancy has come to an end in the middle of the rent period. [Ellis v Rowbotham 1900 1 Q.B. 740]. Rent payable in […]
Can I claim unpaid rent from the tenant’s deposit?
Yes – The Deposit is held as security for and in respect of the performance by the tenant of all the obligations of the tenant in the agreement to pay for or be used for the following, typically in this order of priority; Any damage, or compensation for damage, to the property or its fixtures […]
Will I get compensation from the tenant if the carpet is damaged?
If the property is managed by Jungle Property, it will be checked by an independent inventory clerk at the end of the tenancy against the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report compiled at the start of the tenant’s original tenancy. If the damage is deemed beyond fair wear and tear then compensation may be sought. More […]
Do I need to read the meters before the tenancy starts?
No – Jungle Property will on your behalf read and photograph any meters and notify, at the commencement and 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. […]
Where can I find information on the dispute resolution service?
Information on the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service can be found here and the DPS Guide to our Alternative Dispute Resolution Process and DPS A brief overview of Deposit protection Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article […]
