End of Tenancy
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Do I need to pay the whole of the rent for the last month if I am leaving mid-period?
Read more: Do I need to pay the whole of the rent for the last month if I am leaving mid-period?Yes – Where the rent is payable in advance, the landlord is entitled to the whole of the rent that was due on the last rent day before termination even though the tenancy has come to an end in the middle of the rent period. [Ellis v Rowbotham 1900 1 Q.B. 740]. Rent payable in advance is not apportionable. Where a property is re-let before the end of the last rent period, the landlord may repay apportioned rent to the first tenant for those days when the new tenancy is in existence – this is discretionary and not obligatory. For…
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Can I claim unpaid rent from the tenant’s deposit?
Read more: Can I claim unpaid rent from the tenant’s deposit?Yes – The deposit is held as security for and in respect of the performance by the tenant of all the obligations of the tenant in the agreement to pay for or be used for the following, typically in this order of priority; Any damage, or compensation for damage, to the property or its fixtures or fittings or contents (if any) or for missing items for which the tenant may be liable, subject to an apportionment or allowance for reasonable fair wear and tear and for the age and condition of each and any such item at commencement of the…
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Will I get compensation from the tenant if the carpet is damaged?
Read more: Will I get compensation from the tenant if the carpet is damaged?If the property is managed by Jungle Property, it will be checked by an independent inventory clerk at the end of the tenancy against the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report compiled at the start of the tenant’s original tenancy. If the damage is deemed beyond fair wear and tear then compensation may be sought. More information about fair wear and tear can be found in our blog article What is fair wear and tear and what is damage?
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Do I need to read the meters before the tenancy starts?
Read more: Do I need to read the meters before the tenancy starts?No – Jungle Property will on your behalf read and photograph any meters and 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 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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Where can I find information on the dispute resolution service?
Read more: Where can I find information on the dispute resolution service?Information on the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service can be found here and the DPS Guide to our Alternative Dispute Resolution Process and DPS A brief overview of deposit protection 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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What evidence will an adjudicator be looking for during a dispute?
Read more: What evidence will an adjudicator be looking for during a dispute?Information about Tenancy Deposit disputes and the types of evidence an adjudicator will be looking for can be found in the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) guide Tenancy Deposits, Disputes and Damages and DPS A brief overview of deposit protection The evidence we recommend you compile in support of a claim for compensation for cleaning or damage is as follows: Item missing or damaged beyond repair or unusable due to damage Proof of purchase for item – showing date and cost [receipt, settled invoice] Proof item was supplied for the tenancy and not damaged at the time of supply [Inventory and…
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What is the purpose of the pre Check-Out inspection?
Read more: What is the purpose of the pre Check-Out inspection?The purpose of the pre Check-Out inspection is: • Answer any questions you may have about the end of tenancy process or the Check-Out • Check that you have received confirmation of the Check-Out appointment • Optionally check the property against the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report • Remind you of any Special Conditions in the Tenancy Agreement that are specific to the end of the tenancy • Remind you to complete the Check-Out Form before the Check-Out 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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If I grant a tenancy, what happens at the end of the initial period of the tenancy?
Read more: If I grant a tenancy, what happens at the end of the initial period of the tenancy?Assuming the tenant wants to remain in the property and you are happy for the tenant to remain, at the end of the initial period you have the option to extend, renew or terminate the tenancy. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will contact you approximately 10 weeks before the end of the initial period to advise you what your options are. For landlord managed properties, approximately 10 weeks before the end of the fixed term, the landlord will need to decide if they prefer to allow the tenancy to continue, grant a new tenancy or terminate the tenancy. If…
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Why won’t Jungle Property provide a tenant reference?
Read more: Why won’t Jungle Property provide a tenant reference?There is no legal or contractual obligation for the landlord or his agent to provide a reference for a tenant at the end of the tenancy. Where a tenant has fully complied with all the conditions of a tenancy throughout the tenancy we will, free of charge and with the prior written consent of the tenant, confirm the tenant’s compliance and confirm the core terms of the tenancy to any third party. Where a tenant has not fully complied with all the conditions of a tenancy throughout the tenancy we will, free of charge and with the prior written consent…
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What do I do to get my deposit money from the DPS?
Read more: What do I do to get my deposit money from the DPS?The lead tenant should receive, or have received, an e-mail from the Deposit Protection Service (the DPS) requesting your authority to release your Tenancy Deposit. To authorise the release of your Tenancy Deposit you will need your Repayment ID that the DPS e-mailed to you at the start of the tenancy. Additionally you will need your bank details for payment which you should receive in 3-5 working days depending on the bank clearing system. Not received the e-mail from the DPS? If you have not yet received the e-mail from the DPS please check your junk/spam folder. If you have…