Residential Letting & Property Management
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Who is responsible if a contractor instructed by the landlord damages the tenant’s furniture?
Read more: Who is responsible if a contractor instructed by the landlord damages the tenant’s furniture?Ultimately the contractor. Whilst the tenant may/should have (contents) insurance for their furniture, if they were to claim on their insurance for contractor damage, the insurance company would likely pursue the contractor. 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 is TransUnion?
Read more: What is TransUnion?TransUnion is one of the UK’s ‘Big Three’ credit reference agencies (CRAs) collecting and aggregating information to profile nearly every credit-active consumer. Further Reading MoneySavingExpert – How to check your credit report – TransUnion Credit Score Ranges: What Do They Mean? 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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My windows will not close and the landlord wants to seal them shut is this right?
Read more: My windows will not close and the landlord wants to seal them shut is this right?A window is a structural component, and a window is clearly intended to open and close, just as the front door is intended to open and close. As such this is a landlord repairing obligation under s.11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 and the landlord needs to be reminded of his legal obligation to repair the window. A sealed window could prevent escape in the event of a fire – ask the landlord to confirm the sealed window has been/will be covered in the fire risk assessment and ask to see a copy of the fire risk assessment.…
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Why does the landlord’s address need to be on the tenancy agreement?
Read more: Why does the landlord’s address need to be on the tenancy agreement?The landlord’s address is included on the tenancy agreement to comply with Section 47 and 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. Section 47 of the Act requires that the tenant must be provided with the name and address of the landlord on any demand for rent or other sums due under the terms of the tenancy or long lease. Section 48 of Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 requires landlords to provide an address, which must be in England or Wales, at which notices may be served on them by their tenants or leaseholders. The failure to provide such…
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What is a visual check of the electrical installation?
Read more: What is a visual check of the electrical installation?Unlike periodic inspection and testing of the electrical installation, visual checks are not a legal requirement. When a change of tenancy occurs, the landlord or their representative should always carry out a visual check to confirm that a property is safe to re-let. This check should include confirming that there are no broken or missing switches or sockets, no accessible live parts, no signs of burning on electrical equipment and that any installed RCDs operate when the integral test button is pressed. Things to look out for include: Broken accessories (such as sockets and light switches). Signs of scorching around…
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Does my solid fuel burning stove need a ventilation grate?
Read more: Does my solid fuel burning stove need a ventilation grate?The ventilation requirements for combustion installations and the additional provisions for appliances burning solid fuel are covered by Approved Document J. These requirements are not specific to rental properties. We recommend you arrange for a stove installer such as a HETAS (HETAS Ltd operates the Heating Equipment Testing and Approval Scheme) registered installer to seek expert advice on this. Further Reading Approved Document J | Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems | Planning Portal Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we…
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At the end of the tenancy what is the situation regarding cleaning if the tenant never declared they had a dog
Read more: At the end of the tenancy what is the situation regarding cleaning if the tenant never declared they had a dogRegardless of whether the tenant has a pet or not, at the end of the tenancy the tenant agrees to clean to a good standard, the property, its fixtures and fittings and contents (if any), including the cleaning of any carpets, curtains (including net curtains), blankets, bedding, upholstery etc. which have become soiled, stained or marked during the tenancy. If the tenant has not had the property treated for parasites, such as fleas then the landlord will need to arrange and pay for this ahead of the property being occupied by a new occupier. As part of the Tenant Fees…
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What are the responsibilities of a landlord to a relevant person?
Read more: What are the responsibilities of a landlord to a relevant person?The Housing Act 2004, Chapter 4, S213 defines “relevant person” as any person who, in accordance with arrangements made with the tenant, paid the deposit on behalf of the tenant. A landlord responsibilities are defined in the same section of the same legislation: (5) A landlord who has received such a tenancy deposit must give the tenant and any relevant person such information relating to— (a) the authorised scheme applying to the deposit, (b) compliance by the landlord with the initial requirements of the scheme in relation to the deposit, and (c) the operation of provisions of this Chapter in…
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Do you need our TransUnion credit scores as we can provide our Experian files?
Read more: Do you need our TransUnion credit scores as we can provide our Experian files?No – a Fair+ credit score from Equifax, Experian or TransUnion are all acceptable indicators of your credit worthiness. 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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How can I get rid of the drain smell from my kitchen sink?
Read more: How can I get rid of the drain smell from my kitchen sink?Below is a list of the different methods you can use to get rid of nasty kitchen sink drain odours. For rotting food smells, try one of the DIY or chemical cleaning methods. For sewer gas smells follow the instructions for checking your U-bend. DIY drain cleaning methods The following methods are useful for getting rid of rotting food smells. Boiling water Boil a pan or kettle full of water Slowly pour it down the plughole, a splash at a time Wait 5 minutes Run the cold tap to force any remaining grease to congeal and flush through White vinegar…