Residential Letting & Property Management
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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
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Does a tenant have to leave when served with notice?
Read more: Does a tenant have to leave when served with notice?No – (assuming the notice is valid) the notice is a formal statement that the landlord requires possession of the property – it does NOT end the tenancy. The tenancy can only be ended by surrender (express or implied) or enforcement of a court order after the date for possession by the execution of a warrant for possession. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Does my kitchen need to have ventilation?
Read more: Does my kitchen need to have ventilation?Yes, if: Not automatically required if: Under Building Regulations 2010, specifically Part F (Ventilation) for intermittent extract ventilation (extractor fan or cooker hood) Minimum extraction rates are: OR The air should normally be discharged to the outside, not just recirculated. 👉 A recirculating cooker hood (with charcoal filter only) does not meet Part F on its own. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Do I need to address code 3s on the EICR?
Read more: Do I need to address code 3s on the EICR?No – you do not need to fix code 3s (C3) observations on an EICR. C3 = Improvement recommended means: Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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Who is responsible for clearing a boiler condensate pipe?
Read more: Who is responsible for clearing a boiler condensate pipe?Clearing a boiler condensate pipe is generally the landlord’s responsibility as it falls under maintaining the boiler and its plumbing, which is a legal requirement for landlords. However, if a tenant’s misuse is proven to have caused the blockage, the tenant may be liable for the repair costs. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Further Reading How do I thaw a frozen condensate pipe? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article}