Jungle Property
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Are there any fire or safety regulations that apply to curtains/lampshades?
Read more: Are there any fire or safety regulations that apply to curtains/lampshades?No – there are no regulations that specifically apply to curtains or lampshades in rental accommodation. Under The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 a landlord acting ‘in the course of business’ should take steps to be aware of the risks associated with the use of supplied products and take appropriate action to avoid such risks. In this context, curtains and lampshades could be considered ‘products’ supplied to the tenant (a consumer). Fire The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 do not apply to curtains and lampshades. BS 5867: Part 2: 2008 applies to curtains used in the non-domestic sector.…
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Are you a member of NALS or similar recognised trade body? E.g ARLA?
Read more: Are you a member of NALS or similar recognised trade body? E.g ARLA?Yes – we are members of the Guild of Residential Landlords. 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…
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Is Jungle Property a member of a client money protection scheme?
Read more: Is Jungle Property a member of a client money protection scheme?No (January 2019) 1. It’s is not currently a legal requirement – under current legislation, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 made it a legal requirement for every lettings agent in England to display whether or not they are a member of a Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme (which we do). The Tenant Fees Bill once enacted will require letting agents to be members of a CMP scheme by 1st April 2020 which we will fully comply with. In the meantime we hold client money in a client money account with a bank authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. 2. Jungle…
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My thermostatic radiator valve is stuck how can I free it?
Read more: My thermostatic radiator valve is stuck how can I free it?This is usually a simple task instructions for which can be found in this video here If this does not work, please raise a repair request using our online repair request system here 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…
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There was a problem with the standing order for my rent, how can I pay my rent?
Read more: There was a problem with the standing order for my rent, how can I pay my rent?As per the contract (Tenancy Agreement) rents should be paid via Standing Order. If your Standing Order has not been set-up or honoured for any reason you have 3 choices: 1. Make an online bank transfer using the bank details on the partly completed Standing Order Mandate Form provided to you before the Check-In (new tenancy for an existing tenant) or at the Check-In (new tenancy for a new tenant). 2. Contact our office (contact details here) to obtain the bank details to make an online bank transfer. 3. Make an online payment using our payment gateway here. Please note,…
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Can I release part of a deposit to a tenant during the tenancy?
Read more: Can I release part of a deposit to a tenant during the tenancy?No – the Tenancy Deposit must be released in full either to the landlord, the tenant or divided between the two. 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…
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Do I pay my rent by Direct Debit?
Read more: Do I pay my rent by Direct Debit?No – as per the contract (Tenancy Agreement) rents are paid via Standing Order. A copy of a partly completed Standing Order Mandate Form is provided to you before the Check-In (new tenancy for an existing tenant) or at the Check-In (new tenancy for a new tenant). 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…
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Should I let my tenant do their own repairs?
Read more: Should I let my tenant do their own repairs?No – the decision to allow the tenant to carry out repairs on the property or not will be dependent on a number of factors including the size and complexity of the job. Before making a decision, a landlord should consider the following: if a landlord instructs a tenant to do repairs on their property on their behalf and someone gets injured during, or as a result of, the work, the landlord could be held liable. landlords have statutory repairing obligations – instructing a tenant to carry out what is the landlord’s lawful duty could cause problems particularly if the…
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The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?
Read more: The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?This article provides general guidance for any type of animal though the relevance will vary on a case by case basis. In 2018 45% of the U.K. population owned a pet and pet owners can make great long-term tenants but before making a decision on whether to allow your tenant keep a pet or not, consideration should be given to the following: Are there any restrictions in any head lease or deeds that prohibit ‘living creatures’ being kept at the property. Such restrictions are common for certain types of animal e.g. chickens Is the property suitable for the pet? Does…