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Who is responsible for clearing a boiler condensate pipe?
Read more: Who is responsible for clearing a boiler condensate pipe?Clearing a boiler condensate pipe is generally the landlord’s responsibility as it falls under maintaining the boiler and its plumbing, which is a legal requirement for landlords. However, if a tenant’s misuse is proven to have caused the blockage, the tenant may be liable for the repair costs. Still not answered your question? We love […]
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Questions about the Renters Rights’ Act
Read more: Questions about the Renters Rights’ ActDo I need to issue a new tenancy agreement or grant a new tenancy with the enactment of the bill? No – assured shorthold tenancies will automatically become assured periodic tenancies and any terms that are in contravention of the bill will be unenforceable. When will the bill become law? On 22nd October 2025 the […]
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What are the requirements for fire exit door locks?
Read more: What are the requirements for fire exit door locks?Fire exit doors requirements are: Easily opened from the inside Easily and immediately openable Must not be so locked or fastened that they cannot be easily and immediately opened by any person who may require to use them in an emergency Further Reading The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 A Guide to making your […]
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I think my tenant is sub-letting can I just turn up to check?
Read more: I think my tenant is sub-letting can I just turn up to check?No – The landlord (or their agent) can access the property for viewing the condition and state of repair subject to them giving 24 hours’ notice in writing to the occupier. Trying to access the property with less notice or not giving notice in writing is a breach of the tenants’ right to ‘quiet enjoyment’ […]
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Who is responsible to accidental damage in the property?
Read more: Who is responsible to accidental damage in the property?Tenants are responsible for making good all damage and breakages to the property and its contents that may occur during the tenancy with the exception of fair wear and tear and accidental damage by fire. Tenant insurance often includes tenants’ liability coverage, which protects the tenant from financial liability if they accidentally damage the landlord’s property, its […]
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If I have replaced the consumer unit do I still need an EICR?
Read more: If I have replaced the consumer unit do I still need an EICR?While a formal EICR isn’t always a strict requirement for a consumer unit replacement, it is highly recommended and best practice to ensure the existing installation is safe and suitable for the upgrade. Replacing the consumer unit requires completing an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) to certify the new unit itself, but the EIC does not […]
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Glow Worm Energy 7 Boiler Operating Instructions
Read more: Glow Worm Energy 7 Boiler Operating InstructionsGlow Worm Energy 7 Boiler Operating Instructions
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Samsung UE32EH5000K Quick Guide
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Can I use the loft at my property?
Read more: Can I use the loft at my property?Unless expressly excluded by special conditions in your tenancy agreement, the loft is part of the property for which you have exclusive possession. If the roof space is nothing more than a void between the ceiling of the room below and the roof with insulation and has not been designed to be used for secondary […]