Residential Letting & Property Management
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The tenant is not responding to requests to conduct viewings where do I stand?
Read more: The tenant is not responding to requests to conduct viewings where do I stand?The tenancy agreement will usually have a condition that refers to the protocol for viewings such as: Upon at least 24 hours’ notice in writing, allow the Landlord or his Agent, or those authorised by the Landlord, access to view the Property, at all reasonable times, accompanying a prospective tenant or purchaser of the Property […]
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How do I sign a document electronically?
Read more: How do I sign a document electronically?Each signer will sign the document separately and sequentially – as one signer completes the signing of the document, the document is automatically sent via e-mail (called an envelope) to the next signer. Step 1 – Click on the link in the e-mail The e-mail will have the subject ‘Jungle Property has sent you a […]
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Does the landlord need to be the owner of the property?
Read more: Does the landlord need to be the owner of the property?No – however the person, persons or entity named and acting as the Landlord must obtain authority from the owner to let the property from all the legal owners. Under Section 1 of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953 it is an offence to issue any advertisement, list or other document describing any house as being […]
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Will the other landlord be sent a copy of the Client Agreement for signature after I sign?
Read more: Will the other landlord be sent a copy of the Client Agreement for signature after I sign?Yes – the Client Agreement is sent (via e-mail) to one client at a time for (electronic) signature. Immediately the first signatory signs the agreement, it is sent automatically to the next signatory until all signatories have signed. Immediately all signatories have signed the agreement, a copy of the agreement is sent automatically to all […]
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Where is my water meter?
Read more: Where is my water meter?Please contact your local water supplier who will be able to provide you with details of the meter location and serial number – contact details for your water supplier can be found on your water bill or from the UK Water Board website here We normally read the water meter at the Check-In for the […]
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I am selling a property you manage can you complete the Fittings and Contents Form for me?
Read more: I am selling a property you manage can you complete the Fittings and Contents Form for me?On request, we can check the property (after any tenancy is surrendered) and partly complete a specimen Fittings and Contents Form based on what we observe in the property. What the seller (landlord) actually provides the buyer with is between the two parties and we cannot be held liable for any disparities. The seller can […]
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I don’t think my night storage heater is working correctly and my bill is really high what can I do?
Read more: I don’t think my night storage heater is working correctly and my bill is really high what can I do?If any part of the electrical or heating installation in your property is defective please raise a repair request here. Before raising a repair request…… Ensure you understand the operation of the night storage heater and are using it correctly – check the operating manual for the heater and the information and video linked below. […]
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Which of my two houses is my principal home?
Read more: Which of my two houses is my principal home?Which dwelling is your principal home is dependant on: Time spent at the dwellings The belief and intention which dwelling remains your principal home Your enduring intention of which dwelling is your principal home which may not be displaced by fleeting changes of mind The facts determined in the light of the evidence as a […]
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I can hear a scurrying noise in my roof which is probably squirrels am I responsible?
Read more: I can hear a scurrying noise in my roof which is probably squirrels am I responsible?Yes – under the terms of the tenancy agreement tenants agree that during the tenancy, to take such reasonable precautions expected of a householder to keep the property free of infestation by vermin, rodents or animal fleas. Where such infestation occurs as the result of action or inaction on behalf of the tenant, to be […]