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Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?
Read more: Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?Yes – under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements, rent is always paid in advance – typically monthly for the next rental month. Tenants can at their discretion pay more that one months rent in advance. Where a tenant has a low credit score or fails the affordability assessment, it may be a pre-condition of granting a tenancy that the tenant pays rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy e.g 6 months. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we…
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?No A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start In extreme cases a landlord may have a legitimate claim for compensation for redecorating the room. Consider this scenario: Room completely redecorated immediately prior to the start of a tenancy Single occupier with no pets occupies property for a very short period of time Significant damage…
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a room?No A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start In extreme cases a landlord may have a legitimate claim for compensation for replacing the flooring in a room. Consider this scenario: Brand new flooring fitted immediately prior to the start of a tenancy Single occupier with no pets occupies property for a very short period…
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Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?
Read more: Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?Yes – the landlord’s responsibility for Legionella risk management is summarised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as follows: The legal duty for landlords who provide residential accommodation to consider, assess and control the risks of exposure to Legionella to their tenants is not new. This requirement stems from the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989; Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 makes provision for the legislation to apply to landlords of both business and domestic premises. Further Reading Legionella and landlords’ responsibilities – Health and Safety Executive Legionella Risk Management –…
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Can a tenant arrange repairs direct with a contractor?
Read more: Can a tenant arrange repairs direct with a contractor?No 1. Contractors are employed by the landlord, or his agent, and instructed to carry out specified jobs only. Contractors are not employed by and should not take instructions from tenants. The exception being if the tenant is employing and paying the contractor for some private work. 2. The landlord may not have a statutory or contractual obligation to undertake the work requested and may be unwilling to undertake this work. 3. The work may involve preparatory work e.g. Risk assessment 4. The contractor may not be the preferred contractor for this particular work. 5. The work requested may be…
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What information do I need to send with the Statutory Declaration?
Read more: What information do I need to send with the Statutory Declaration?The claiming party should complete the Declaration and send it back to the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), stating the amount and reason/s for which they are claiming: this must be witnessed by a Solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths or Magistrate. The DPS can only accept original documents and will reject photocopied forms. A Declaration will be rejected if an agent/landlord has not set out the basis for the amount being claimed and how it has been calculated. Further Reading The Statutory Declaration process – DPS Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details…
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Can a tenant block landlord access to the property?
Read more: Can a tenant block landlord access to the property?Yes – the landlord is entitled to access the property to view the state of repair or condition or to execute repairs. Such access is subject to giving 24 hours’ notice in writing. However it is an established rule that all tenants enjoy what is called the covenant of ‘quiet enjoyment’ which means they are entitled to live in the property without interference from the landlord or anyone acting on his behalf (such as his letting agent). So, the having given the tenant the required notice as above, the tenant could deny the landlord access. If the tenant repeatedly denied…
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I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?
Read more: I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?The pet reference can be provided by your veterinary surgeon. 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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How are repair quotes handled?
Read more: How are repair quotes handled?We will provide quotations for any repairs or maintenance required over an estimated cost of £150. We will exercise discretion on a case by case basis and decide whether obtaining one or more quotations is necessary or practical unless we have received express instructions in writing from The Landlord to obtain a specified number of quotations. Further Reading Jungle Property Knowledgebase article Do you always obtain 3 quotations for repairs? Jungle Property blog article How much time does a landlord have to carry out a repair? Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details…
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