Residential Letting & Property Management
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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…
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Is there a clause in the tenancy agreement making the tenant responsible for reporting defects?
Read more: Is there a clause in the tenancy agreement making the tenant responsible for reporting defects?Yes – The tenant agrees to notify the landlord or his agent as immediately as is practicable of any defect, damage or disrepair which develops or occurs at the Property or any communal areas, approach roads or passageways adjacent to or leading to the property and any other facilities provided by the landlord for which the landlord has a statutory repairing obligation or which might be, or might reasonably be expected to become, a hazard or danger to life or limb or to the fabric of the property itself. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it…
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Can signing the tenancy agreement be done online?
Read more: Can signing the tenancy agreement be done online?Yes – The Tenancy Agreement is signed online. 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 can I provide as proof of current address?
Read more: What can I provide as proof of current address?One document that shows your name and current address, which is valid and in-date: Full driving licence or provisional driving licence Medical or health card Immigration document OR One document dated within the last 12 months that shows your name and current address: Utility bill (this does not include a mobile phone bill) High Street bank or building society statement (please note we do not accept statements from online banks) Credit card statement Pension letter or statement Letter from central, regional or local government department Letter from an employer on headed paper Letter from a school, college or university on…
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Do unfurnished properties usually have curtains, fridge and washing machine left in them?
Read more: Do unfurnished properties usually have curtains, fridge and washing machine left in them?Curtains As a minimum provide curtain poles or curtain rails for all windows in the property. The additional provision of blinds or curtains will make the property even more appealing to prospective tenants. Blinds are cheaper than curtains, more durable and last longer. For large windows, fit two blinds side by side rather than one long blind to keep costs and maintenance down and it is cheaper to replace just one side rather than one wide blind. Appliances See Should I provide appliances in the property? Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using…
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What happens when my Section 21 notice expires?
Read more: What happens when my Section 21 notice expires?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** The terms of the notice are that you are required to leave the property after the date shown in the notice. If you do not leave, your landlord may apply to the court for an order under Section 21(1) or (4) of the Housing Act 1988 requiring you to give up possession. In serving a Section 21 notice the landlord is exercising his statutory right to end the tenancy. In doing so the landlord is not attempting to forfeit the lease and the tenant continues to be…
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The tenancy agreement does not give me the landlord the right to terminate the tenancy?
Read more: The tenancy agreement does not give me the landlord the right to terminate the tenancy?The landlord’s right to terminate the tenancy is governed by statute or some other action by landlord or tenant and not by any condition in the tenancy agreement. 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…