End of Tenancy
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Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before the end of my tenancy?
Read more: Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before the end of my tenancy?No – it is rarely possible to achieve an invisible touch-up on painted walls (or ceilings) and attempts to touch-up painted walls often results in the walls looking patchy. It is easier and more aesthetically pleasing (and less contentious!) to re-paint the entire wall if any part of a wall has been damaged. Nobody wants to move into a property with a wall that looks like a patchwork quilt! Why? If you could find paint that is the exact same make, colour code or batch number as that used on the walls by the landlord or previous tenant, the main…
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Can I continue to have my mail sent to my address after the tenants have moved in?
Read more: Can I continue to have my mail sent to my address after the tenants have moved in?It is not advisable for the following reasons: Receiving mail addressed to previous occupiers of a property can be an irritation; Potential for fraud – The Home Office Identity Fraud Steering Committee recommends that to reduce the risk of identity fraud when you move, you use Royal Mail’s redirection service to direct your mail from your old address to your new one for at least a year. More details about the Royal Mail Redirection service can be found by visiting here or from your local Post Office or by calling 08457 740 740; Under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements,…
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Can I end my tenancy during the initial period?
Read more: Can I end my tenancy during the initial period?No unless there is a break clause in the tenancy agreement that allows this. Further Reading Will the landlord accept the surrender of my tenancy during the initial period? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Can I end my tenancy early? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Landlord Handbook Chapter 5 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 it possible to grant a 12 month contract with a 6 month break clause?
Read more: Is it possible to grant a 12 month contract with a 6 month break clause?Yes – however in our opinion break clauses simply confuse the matter. If there is power to end a tenancy after six months, why not simply grant a six month tenancy and let it run on (roll over/hold over)? Any such clause in the tenancy agreement might read: The landlord or the tenant may determine the tenancy hereby created at or at any time after the end of the first six months of the tenancy provided one month’s prior notice in writing of such desire is given to the other party. Still not answered your question? We love questions so…
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Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?
Read more: Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?Not unilaterally – if the tenant served a Notice To Quit in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and the landlord accepted it, the notice is valid and the landlord can seek possession of the property (via the courts) if the tenant does not leave on expiry of the notice. Under section 18 of the Distress for Rent Act 1737, if a former tenant serves notice to quit but remains in occupation following expiry of the notice, the landlord is entitled to double rent for the period from expiry of the notice to the date the tenant vacates.…
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Can a landlord make it a condition of a tenancy that the tenant must give 2 months notice?
Read more: Can a landlord make it a condition of a tenancy that the tenant must give 2 months notice?Yes – however there are some things to be aware of depending on whether the notice period applies to a fixed term tenancy or a periodic tenancy and whether the periodic tenancy is statutory or contractual. Termination During Fixed Term Tenancy For leases with a long fixed term (typically more than 12 months) it is common practice to include notice periods of more than one month in tenancy agreements as a condition of a break clause, assignment of the tenancy or underletting. Termination During Periodic Tenancy If a tenancy is allowed to roll over (or hold over) and become a statutory…
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My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?
Read more: My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?If your tenancy agreement is silent on the notice period the tenant must give to terminate the tenancy then common law applies. Under common law, the notice period the tenant must give is a minimum one full rental months notice. Further Reading How much notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? (Jungle Property Knowledgebase) 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 day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?
Read more: What day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?There are two inspections associated with the handover of the property at the end of the tenancy: Pre Check-Out Inspection As part of our service we offer a FREE pre Check-Out Inspection. The inspection is conducted approximately 10 days before the end of your tenancy and is an opportunity to identify and discuss any end of tenancy issues in advance of the Check-Out. We will notify you approximately 21 days before the end of your tenancy with details of the appointment and format. Check-Out The Check-Out is carried out at, or as soon as reasonably practicable after, 1300 on the…
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If I want to transfer a deposit from your DPS account to the landlord DPS account what information do you need?
Read more: If I want to transfer a deposit from your DPS account to the landlord DPS account what information do you need?If the landlord has a DPS account we will only need their DPS Landlord ID to transfer the Tenancy Deposit from our DPS account to theirs. 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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Surely the tenant is not responsible for replacing light bulbs?
Read more: Surely the tenant is not responsible for replacing light bulbs?Tenants are responsible for replacing or having replaced appropriately, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses etc. as and when necessary during the tenancy and to ensure that all light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses are in place and in working order at the end of the tenancy. A lease confers on the leaseholder a type of ownership and with ownership comes responsibility to behave in a tenant like manner and replace consumables such as light bulbs. A tenancy is not a hotel stay. For help with changing light bulbs see video here Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it…