Residential Letting & Property Management
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Isn’t replacing a boiler in my rental property the same as replacing a boiler in my home? (landlord)
Read more: Isn’t replacing a boiler in my rental property the same as replacing a boiler in my home? (landlord)From an installation perspective – yes. From a landlord and tenant law and contract perspective – no. As the owner of the freehold for your home you have complete freedom over what you do and when you do it if your boiler needs replacing (beyond economical repair). You may choose not to replace the boiler relying instead on a secondary heat source such as a solid fuel burning appliance. You may choose to shop around and obtain estimates and quotations for replacing the boiler or simply delay replacing the boiler until you have decided how to finance the work. Your…
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How can I clean limescale from a toilet bowl?
Read more: How can I clean limescale from a toilet bowl?While you can buy a variety of specially designed toilet cleaners to remove the unsightly limescale stains, you can achieve the same result with a bottle or two of white vinegar and some elbow grease. The acidic nature of vinegar is perfect for softening and lifting limescale and it is nowhere near as expensive as a commercial toilet cleaner. To clean your toilet with vinegar follow these steps: Pour one litre of undiluted white vinegar directly into the toilet bowl, being sure to pour it around the sides of the bowl. Let it sit for three-four hours. Scrub the toilet…
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I have bats roosting in my property what can I do?
Read more: I have bats roosting in my property what can I do?Unlike rodents, wasps and cluster flies, bats are not pests. As population numbers have fallen, all bats and their roosts are protected under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). Under these pieces of legislation it is illegal to: deliberately capture (or take), injure or kill a bat; intentionally, recklessly or deliberately disturb a bat. In relation to the The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) the offence applies whilst the species is occupying which it uses for shelter or protection; in relation to the Conservation of…
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Your advert stating no children is discrimination?
Read more: Your advert stating no children is discrimination?Some of our adverts may state that a ‘Landlord prefers no children’ but never state ‘no children’. Landlords are free to discriminate against (or prefer) one person over another when choosing who should occupy their property as a tenant as long as it is not (directly or indirectly) in respect of one of the ‘protected characteristics’ which are: age gender reassignment being married or in a civil partnership being pregnant or on maternity leave disability race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex sexual orientation It is against the law to discriminate against a person in…
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When will I receive the contract for signing?
Read more: When will I receive the contract for signing?Within 4 days of your tenancy appication being approved. If there is less that 4 days before the start of the tenancy, we will send you the tenancy agreement for signing as soon as possible after it has been drafted. 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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Will both applicants for a tenancy be contracted as joint tenants?
Read more: Will both applicants for a tenancy be contracted as joint tenants?Yes – as joint and several tenants, all tenants are to be responsible and liable for all obligations under the Agreement. Further Reading If one tenant leaves, is the other tenant liable for the entire rent? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase} I have left my partner and no longer living at the property what should I do? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase} If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase} What to do if one tenant wants to leave a joint tenancy {Jungle Property Blog} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire…
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How do I clean the pump filter on by Beko washing machine?
Read more: How do I clean the pump filter on by Beko washing machine?See video here 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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I am unable to replace the bulbs in my property what should I do?
Read more: I am unable to replace the bulbs in my property what should I do?Under the terms of your tenancy agreement you have agreed to take care to replace or have replaced appropriately, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses, starters etc. as and when necessary during the tenancy and to ensure that all light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses are in place and in working order at the end of the tenancy. Precisely how you abide by this condition is your choice. If the bulbs you need are not available at the local hardware store such as B&Q, Proper Job or Whitings, we recommend you source the bulbs from a specialist supplier such as (Glastonbury catchment…
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Do you check bank balances for applicants?
Read more: Do you check bank balances for applicants?No – the only time we would check an applicant’s bank balance is if we need to check an applicant’s savings in support of an affordability assessment. For all applicants we check the validity of the bank account details the applicant provided. 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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I am a student can I get discount on my Council Tax?
Read more: I am a student can I get discount on my Council Tax?Sorry we cannot offer advice on Council Tax you should contact the Council Tax office (Mendip DC 0845 300 3352 Option 1, Sedgemoor DC 0845 408 2541). If you are a tenant and are also a full-time student you may be considered as a ‘Disregarded Adult for discount purposes’. Further Reading Somerset Council – Council Tax discounts and exemptions 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…