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 […]
Category: End of Tenancy
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 […]
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 […]