End of Tenancy
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My landlord has given me notice to leave can I leave before the notice expires?
Read more: My landlord has given me notice to leave can I leave before the notice expires?Yes – in this scenario there are two ways the tenancy could be brought to an end before the expiry of the notice: Tenant gives the landlord a notice of termination – a written statement of the tenant’s intention to end the tenancy. Any notice of termination must accord with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. Tenant offers to surrender the tenancy and the landlord accepts the offer to surrender. Further Reading Notice To Quit (Jungle Property form for use by Jungle Property tenants) Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact…
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Do Jungle Property deal with the arrangements for utility payments between tenancies?
Read more: Do Jungle Property deal with the arrangements for utility payments between tenancies?We will on behalf of the outgoing tenant notify, 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 and where applicable provide meter readings and a forwarding address for the outgoing tenant. The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period so for this period only we will transfer the accounts into the…
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My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?
Read more: My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?This is most likely what is known as abandonment. Ending a tenancy There are two ways to gain possession of the property: Court order Express surrender There is another way that is not so clear-cut – implied surrender. The tenant not paying rent for several months and disappearing may be a case of implied surrender but great care must be taken if relying on this to end the tenancy and re-possess the property. The tenant going into care or prison or dieing does not bring the tenancy to an end. Criteria for implied surrender Implied surrender is succinctly defined in…
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Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?
Read more: Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period, until the property is occupied by a new tenant. If your property is managed by Jungle Property, we will on your behalf notify, at the end of the previous tenancy and again at the start of a new 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. The providers of any electricity,…
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How do I end my tenancy?
Read more: How do I end my tenancy?For Full Management properties, complete the Notice To Quit form here Immediately we receive your notice, we will contact you to advise you of the end of tenancy process. For properties managed by your landlord, please contact your landlord direct. Further Reading What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? 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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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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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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What options does the landlord have at the end of the initial period?
Read more: What options does the landlord have at the end of the initial period?Beyond the Initial Period of the Tenancy the landlord has 3 choices: 1. Allow tenancy to continue 2. Grant a new tenancy 3. Terminate tenancy Each of these options is explained below. 1. Allow Tenancy to Continue If the landlord wishes to allow the tenancy to continue beyond the initial period on the same terms, there is no need to take any further action. By taking no action, the tenancy will continue after the end of the initial period. As the rent is due monthly (the ‘period’), the tenancy will run month to month. The terms and conditions imposed on…
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How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?
Read more: How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?The procedure rules are defined in the Deposit Protection Service – Custodial Terms and Conditions and both landlords and tenants should in the first instance familiarise themselves with the terms therein. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will process the Tenancy Deposit on behalf of the landlord. For Let Only clients Jungle Property will release the Tenancy Deposit on behalf of the landlord free of charge for undisputed claims only. Disputed claims are handled at our prevailing hourly rate. Further Reading How to reclaim a deposit {DPS Guide} Where can I find information on the dispute resolution service? Still not answered…