End of Tenancy
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I have sold my tenanted house can you release the deposit to me to pay the new landlord?
Read more: I have sold my tenanted house can you release the deposit to me to pay the new landlord?No – The deposit is the tenant’s deposit so you have 3 options: 1. If the buyer has a Deposit Protection Service (DPS) account, ask them to provide their Landlord ID and effect a direct transfer within the deposit scheme on the day of completion 2. Initiate the release of the deposit to the tenant […]
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Do I need to contact the Council Tax office at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to contact the Council Tax office at the end of the tenancy?No – We will on your behalf notify, at the commencement and at the end of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. Still not answered your question? We love […]
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Do I need to contact the providers of utilities to the property at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to contact the providers of utilities to the property at the end of the tenancy?No – We will on behalf of the landlord notify, at the commencement and at the end of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. Still not answered your question? […]
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Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?
Read more: Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?Yes – a deposit is held as security for and in respect of the performance by the tenant of ‘all’ the obligations of the tenant in their tenancy agreement. This includes any rent or other money lawfully due or payable by the tenant under tenancy agreement which remains unpaid after the end of the tenancy. […]
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The tenant is not responding to requests to conduct viewings where do I stand?
Read more: The tenant is not responding to requests to conduct viewings where do I stand?The tenancy agreement will usually have a condition that refers to the protocol for viewings such as: Upon at least 24 hours’ notice in writing, allow the Landlord or his Agent, or those authorised by the Landlord, access to view the Property, at all reasonable times, accompanying a prospective tenant or purchaser of the Property […]
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I am selling a property you manage can you complete the Fittings and Contents Form for me?
Read more: I am selling a property you manage can you complete the Fittings and Contents Form for me?On request, we can check the property (after any tenancy is surrendered) and partly complete a specimen Fittings and Contents Form based on what we observe in the property. What the seller (landlord) actually provides the buyer with is between the two parties and we cannot be held liable for any disparities. The seller can […]
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If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?
Read more: If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?Yes Further Reading What to do if one tenant wants to leave a joint tenancy {Jungle Property Blog} 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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Will I get a copy of the check-out report?
Read more: Will I get a copy of the check-out report?The Check-Out Report is the property of the landlord, and you will only receive a copy if you request it. 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 the additional deposit for my pet refundable?
Read more: Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?If you paid an additional deposit for the pet yes – provided you have met all the obligations in your Tenancy Agreement, your Tenancy Deposit will be returned to you in full. The terms under which some or all of the Tenancy Deposit may not be returned to you are defined in the TENANCY DEPOSIT […]
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Will I be required to pay compensation for minor marks at the end of my tenancy?
Read more: Will I be required to pay compensation for minor marks at the end of my tenancy?No – provided the marks are minor and what would be expected with reasonable use of the premises by the tenant. Further Reading Can I claim compensation for marks or patches left on the wall by the tenant at the end of the tenancy? {Knowledgebase article} Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before […]