Residential Letting & Property Management
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What do you have in place should the tenants refuse to leave?
Read more: What do you have in place should the tenants refuse to leave?If having been served a valid notice requiring possession of the property (e.g. Section 8, Section 21), the tenant does not leave, you will will need to obtain a court order as only a court can order possession. We can serve required notices on behalf of clients and assist with court claim forms but we are not regulated to give legal advice. 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 do you have in place should the tenants damage the property?
Read more: What do you have in place should the tenants damage the property?We have defined (documented) processes in place to manage all aspects of the tenancy and property. The key components for managing damage are: Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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What is causing damp in my house?
Read more: What is causing damp in my house?Damp in your house will be caused by one or more of the following: Condensation This is the most common, and probably the most complicated, cause of dampness. Condensation occurs when relatively warm moisture-laden air comes in contact with relatively cold surfaces and the water vapour condenses on the surface. It occurs most often in winter when houses are least ventilated and when uninsulated external walls, windows, and so on, are at their coldest. Different parts of a building are affected by very different micro-climates. For example, north facing elevations can be subject to prolonged damp, as they do not…
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Can a landlord prevent a tenant having a water meter fitted?
Read more: Can a landlord prevent a tenant having a water meter fitted?If the tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term of six months or more – No Under Section 11 of the Water Industry Act 1999 (adding Section 209A to the Water Industry Act 1991) a landlord cannot prevent the installation or connection of a meter for use in determining the charges which may be fixed in relation to water supplied to the premises comprised in the tenancy and cannot require any consent to be obtained in relation to such installation or connection. Under Regulations made by the Secretary of State for the Environment, there are circumstances where a…
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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: Electrical Safety First has produced a Landlords interim checklist to assist those…
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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…