Residential Letting & Property Management
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If I have replaced the consumer unit do I still need an EICR?
Read more: If I have replaced the consumer unit do I still need an EICR?While a formal EICR isn’t always a strict requirement for a consumer unit replacement, it is highly recommended and best practice to ensure the existing installation is safe and suitable for the upgrade. Replacing the consumer unit requires completing an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) to certify the new unit itself, but the EIC does not […]
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Can I use the loft at my property?
Read more: Can I use the loft at my property?Unless expressly excluded by special conditions in your tenancy agreement, the loft is part of the property for which you have exclusive possession. If the roof space is nothing more than a void between the ceiling of the room below and the roof with insulation and has not been designed to be used for secondary […]
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Can I retain the garage when I let my property?
Read more: Can I retain the garage when I let my property?Yes – however there are things you should consider if you plan to retain the garage: If the garage is part of the property, as registered with Land Registry, make it clear on any marketing information that the property for let does not include the garage. This is material information that could influence a prospective […]
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Can I insist the tenant has the property professionally cleaned or decorated at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Can I insist the tenant has the property professionally cleaned or decorated at the end of the tenancy?No – you should expect the property is returned to the same standard and the tenancy agreement will typically stipulate that the tenant agrees to deliver up the property to the landlord at the end of the tenancy in the same good and clean state of repair condition and decoration as they were in at […]
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What Types of Expenditure May be Claimed as Tax Deductions in Property Letting?
Read more: What Types of Expenditure May be Claimed as Tax Deductions in Property Letting?This article is intended as general guidance only and does NOT constitute accountancy, tax, financial or other professional advice. The author and Jungle Property make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this article and cannot accept any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or […]
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Do I need to be present for the Check-Out?
Read more: Do I need to be present for the Check-Out?Yes – under the terms of the tenancy agreement, the tenant agrees to attend (or an appointed representative attend) the end of tenancy Check-Out to observe the assessment of the state and condition of the property by the landlord or his agent or inventory clerk. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire […]
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What documents do I need to give a ‘resident landlord’ tenant?
Read more: What documents do I need to give a ‘resident landlord’ tenant?Assured Shorthold Tenancy Contractual Tenancy Resident Landlord 6 Lodger Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) 1 P O P O Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)2 P P P O Gas Safety Record3 P P P P How to rent: the checklist for renting in England4 P O O O Prescribed Information Relating to Tenancy Deposits […]
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Can I recover damages for breach of contract from the tenant?
Read more: Can I recover damages for breach of contract from the tenant?Yes – You can recover damages for breach of contract by way of a deduction from the tenancy deposit or taking court action. 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 the process for post forwarding?
Read more: What is the process for post forwarding?Contact any persons or organisations who may contact you via post and advise them of your new address. Ensure this is done for other occupiers of, or charities or businesses registered at, the property. Expecting tenants to manage your mail is unreasonable and leaves you susceptible to fraud. The Royal Mail redirection service can be […]
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Does the landlord need to pay for the chimney sweep?
Read more: Does the landlord need to pay for the chimney sweep?Yes – Effective 1st June 2019 landlords can no longer include terms in a tenancy agreement that require the tenant to contract a third party as a condition of their tenancy such as a chimney sweep, pest controller for treating the property for fleas or parasites, professional cleaner, tenant liability insurance provider, tenant referencing company, […]