Residential Letting & Property Management
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Are there are extra legal considerations we should be aware of with regard to renting the property to a disabled person?
Read more: Are there are extra legal considerations we should be aware of with regard to renting the property to a disabled person?Under Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010, the landlord must take reasonable steps to avoid any provision, criterion or practice, or any physical feature which puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled. In addition, reasonable steps must be taken to provide any auxiliary aid necessary […]
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On the periodic inspection report are all the items listed in need of attention?
Read more: On the periodic inspection report are all the items listed in need of attention?All the items that have been checked/checked for during the inspection are shown or ticked on the report. Any item shown/ticked on the report does not mean there is a problem with that item. Any repairs or maintenance required to the property, fixtures, fittings, or contents are reported separately via our online repair request system. […]
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My neighbour has set up a CCTV capturing images over my property what can I do?
Read more: My neighbour has set up a CCTV capturing images over my property what can I do?This is very likely a breach of data protection laws. The Information Commisioner’s Office has guidance on this here: What should I do if I am concerned about a CCTV camera or Iām unhappy about being recorded? Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here […]
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Do you accept tenancy applications from housing benefit claimants?
Read more: Do you accept tenancy applications from housing benefit claimants?Yes – Jungle Property does not discriminate on the grounds of: age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex Whilst our clients do not discriminate for any of the above characteristics, they accept or reject an offer or tenancy application based on their perception of how likely […]
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The water supplied into my property smells funny – what should I do?
Read more: The water supplied into my property smells funny – what should I do?In the first instance check this Wessex Water resource for ideas on possible causes here If this information does not answer your question, please contact Wessex Water (or your water supplier if in a different supply area) on 0345 600 4 600 and explain the symptoms to them. If it has been diagnosed that the […]
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My electrical report is less than 10 years old and says it is valid for 10 years do I need a new one?
Read more: My electrical report is less than 10 years old and says it is valid for 10 years do I need a new one?Was the electrical installation inspected and tested no more than 5 years ago or where the most recent inspection and test report requires inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, within the interval specified in that report? Was the electrical installation inspected and tested against the 18th edition wiring regulations […]
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Are you saying that the tenant no longer needs to get the property cleaned at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Are you saying that the tenant no longer needs to get the property cleaned at the end of the tenancy?Under the terms of our tenancy agreements, tenants agree at the end of the tenancy to (amongst other things): 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 […]
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Who makes the decision to accept or reject an offer?
Read more: Who makes the decision to accept or reject an offer?The decision to accept or reject an offer rests with the landlord – Jungle Property do not make this decision. 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 much is the Holding Deposit?
Read more: How much is the Holding Deposit?The Holding Deposit is equivalent to one weeks’ rent and is calculated by multiplying the rent per calendar month (PCM) by 12 and dividing the result by 52. The amount of the Holding Deposit for a property is shown on the listing for the property under ‘Tenant Will Need’. Still not answered your question? We […]
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What does a reasonable expedition mean?
Read more: What does a reasonable expedition mean?Legal speak for ‘quickly’ š 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…