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How much notice do you need to give to end my tenancy?
Read more: How much notice do you need to give to end my tenancy?Under Section 20 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, 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. ‘In writing’ includes letter, e-mail, or text message but most commonly the tenancy agreement will define the notice period so check your tenancy agreement for certainty. If your tenancy agreement states that you must give a notice period longer than two months (for example, three months), this cannot be enforced as the Act…
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Mac Allister Hedge Trimmer Instructions
Read more: Mac Allister Hedge Trimmer InstructionsMac Allister Hedge trimmer Instructions
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If I have some questions or issues with my tenant referencing who should I contact?
Read more: If I have some questions or issues with my tenant referencing who should I contact?Jungle Property are not involved with collating or validating tenant reference evidence – please contact the referencing agent. Contact details are provided to all applicants via e-mail just before the tenant referencing is initiated. If you need the referencing agent contact details please contact us here Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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What parts of a multi-occupancy building must be assessed for fire risk?
Read more: What parts of a multi-occupancy building must be assessed for fire risk?Section 1 of the Fire Safety Act 2021, which amends Article 6 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises, the things to which the Order applies include: (a) the building’s structure and external walls and any common parts; (b) all doors between the domestic premises and common parts. “external walls” include: doors or windows in those walls; and anything attached to the exterior of those walls (including balconies). Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Where can I find the financial statements in Dropbox?
Read more: Where can I find the financial statements in Dropbox?Monthly financial statements are kept in the current tenancy folder for your property e.g. Dropbox\Acacia Drive (23)\Tenancy October 2023 . The monthly statements are deleted at the end of each tax year and replaced by an annual financial statement covering the whole of the tax year just ended. Annual financial statements for previous tenancies are stored in the then current tenancy folder e.g. Dropbox\Acacia Drive (23)\Tenancy October 2015. If you need a financial statement(s) for any other specific periods, please let us know and we will gladly provide. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at…
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Do you show the tenant how to use the oven?
Read more: Do you show the tenant how to use the oven?No – To help ensure the safe operation and maintenance of appliances that have been left at the property, the manufacturer’s instructions are provided at the start of the tenancy as part of the Check-In. Instructions for all appliances are available online in the Jungle Property Knowledgebase. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Is the landlord liable for noise caused by their tenants?
Read more: Is the landlord liable for noise caused by their tenants?No – A landlord is NOT liable for tenant noise if: Simply letting a property does not impose liability and a landlord is not responsible for tenant behaviour just because they have the power to evict Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Can I use a ‘cash for keys’ arrangement to get the tenant to leave early?
Read more: Can I use a ‘cash for keys’ arrangement to get the tenant to leave early?Yes but beware of the pitfalls: 1. You might be paying unnecessarily Because you already have the right to serve a notice, you could end up paying thousands just to save a couple of months. 2. Uncertainty the tenant will leave Even if the tenant agrees they might delay leaving 3. Notice restrictions still matter If your paperwork isn’t valid, the tenant has leverage.For example: In that case, they may demand more money to leave. 4. No guarantee without a proper deed of surrender If you don’t formalise it correctly: 5. Risk of “gaming the system” Some tenants: This is…
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Do I need to comply with observations made by the engineer during the oil firing servicing if the oil installation was installed before 2010?
Read more: Do I need to comply with observations made by the engineer during the oil firing servicing if the oil installation was installed before 2010?If it was: Then it is generally considered “existing compliant” and does NOT need to be upgraded to meet current Building Regulations. However (even for old systems) you must comply with current regulations (especially Approved Document J and Approved Document L) if you: Even if it’s old, action may still be required if: It’s Unsafe Environmental Risk Property Sale / Insurance Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Can tenants carry out their own repairs?
Read more: Can tenants carry out their own repairs?No – tenants should only carry out repairs themselves if their tenancy agreement explicitly allows it. While tenants are responsible for minor “tenant-like” maintenance, attempting significant repairs without permission can lead to financial and legal risks. Performing unauthorised repairs can backfire, even if you are trying to help: Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here