Jungle Property
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Should I be concerned about my tenant falling from the loft?
Read more: Should I be concerned about my tenant falling from the loft?A landlord is right to consider the risk to the tenant of falls in any part of the property. If the roof space is being legitimately (by design) used for secondary purposes (other than just being a void space) such as… Housing the boiler and associated controls Converted to a living space Boarded to provide […]
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I am concerned the tenant may not look after the garden, what should I do?
Read more: I am concerned the tenant may not look after the garden, what should I do?There is a condition in our agreements about maintaining the gardens but if you are concerned the tenant may not maintain the gardens as they agreed, there are a few things you can do: If the tenant is to be held responsible for maintaining the garden, it may help to make available the appropriate gardening […]
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Should I provide appliances in the property?
Read more: Should I provide appliances in the property?No – unless you… …already have the appliances or have agreed with the (prospective) tenant to provide the appliances …are willing to comply with The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 which includes checking the appliances, providing the tenant with the ‘required documents’ and arranging any periodic […]
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Why have you not highlighted some of the damage and cleaning issues in the check-out report?
Read more: Why have you not highlighted some of the damage and cleaning issues in the check-out report?We only highlight those items we believe the tenant is reasonably liable for. We do not highlight anything described as ‘light’, ‘small’ or ‘minor’ or ‘slight’ or ‘FWT’ as it is likely to be considered fair wear and tear by an adjudicator or judge in the event of a dispute. Further Reading What is fair […]
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Can I see the contract (tenancy agreement) before it is signed?
Read more: Can I see the contract (tenancy agreement) before it is signed?Yes – all parties to the tenancy agreement receive a copy of the agreement before it is distributed for signing. Landlords are given 72 hours to review the agreement though where the time between approval of the tenancy application and the Check-In is less than 72 hours, this time would be reduced. Still not answered […]
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Vado Eli Sink Mixer Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Read more: Vado Eli Sink Mixer Installation and Maintenance InstructionsVado Eli Sink Mixer Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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Dimplex DuoHeat Radiator Operating Instructions
Read more: Dimplex DuoHeat Radiator Operating InstructionsDimplex DuoHeat Radiator Operating Instructions
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Does a landlord need to maintain appliances?
Read more: Does a landlord need to maintain appliances?Unless the landlord has expressly undertaken an obligation to maintain appliances, he is not obliged to do so. However anything a landlord supplies to a tenant (included in the inventory) must be safe throughout the tenancy. There is a common ‘expectancy’ (but not necessarily law or agreed) amongst tenants that anything the landlord supplies must […]
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What are realistic reasons to withhold deposit on their departure?
Read more: What are realistic reasons to withhold deposit on their departure?Any claim for compensation against the Tenancy Deposit must be based on: The obligations of the tenant defined in the tenancy agreement The performance by the tenant of the obligations in the tenancy agreement Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this […]
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Can an electrician self-certify their work?
Read more: Can an electrician self-certify their work?Yes – Electrical contractors, who register with a competent person self-certification scheme, will be able to self-certify compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations whenever they carry out ‘notifiable’ work. Persons who are not registered with a self-certification scheme – including DIYers – will need to notify or submit plans to a Building Control […]