Residential Letting & Property Management
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What is the purpose of the forfeiture clause in the tenancy agreement?
Read more: What is the purpose of the forfeiture clause in the tenancy agreement?A forfeiture clause relates to how the landlord can regain possession if the tenant breaches the lease terms, also known as the right of re-entry clause. The clause itself does not allow a landlord or agent to repossess a property (which can only be done by a court bailiff), but it must still be included in a tenancy agreement because it is necessary to formally warn the tenant what may happen if they breach the tenancy agreement. The landlord could then start proceedings to take the property back in the event of a breach. A forfeiture clause is essential because…
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Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?
Read more: Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?Yes – a deposit is held as security for and in respect of the performance by the tenant of ‘all’ the obligations of the tenant in their tenancy agreement. This includes any rent or other money lawfully due or payable by the tenant under tenancy agreement which remains unpaid after the end of the tenancy. 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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If I took more than 5 weeks deposit do I need to repay part of the deposit after 1st June 2019?
Read more: If I took more than 5 weeks deposit do I need to repay part of the deposit after 1st June 2019?No – however if you grant a new ‘replacement tenancy’ on or after 1st June 2019, you are deemed to be ‘taking a payment’ for the Tenancy Deposit for the new tenancy and any amount exceeding 5 weeks rent becomes a prohibited payment if it is not repaid within 28 days. (Superstrike Ltd v Rodrigues [2013] EWCA Civ 669). The guidance on the Tenant Fees Act 2019 says: Q: If a tenant paid a tenancy deposit which exceeds the cap before 1 June 2019, do I need to re-pay the amount of the deposit above the cap? A: No. Landlords…
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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 and ensure that the electricity and gas is kept on, the Property is kept in a tidy and presentable condition and the Property is kept warm during viewing periods. Write (letter, e-mail or SMS message) to the tenant giving the tenant notice you (or your…
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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 document to sign‘ and will look like the image below. Click on the link in the e-mail that starts with the text ‘Please click here to sign the document…..‘ If any signer has not received the envelope it will be because the envelope has not…
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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 to let without the authority of the owner of the property or his agent. If the Landlord is not the legal owner, they should provide a letter of authority or a copy of any power of attorney to anyone acting as an agent in letting…
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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 signatories via e-mail. The Client Agreement cannot and should not be signed by more than one client at once – each client will individually receive the Client Agreement in turn for signing. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us…
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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 start of the tenancy but there will be occasions where we are unable to locate the meter or the meter is obscured and in such instances will request the water supplier reads the meter on our behalf. Still not answered your question? We love questions…
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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 use the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report as a guide but there is no guarantee that what was in the property when the Report was compiled is the same as what is in the property when the house is sold. Further Reading Law Society…
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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. An operating manual should have been provided at the start of your tenancy and should be available in this Knowledgebase. If you do not have a copy of the manual, please contact us with details of the make and model and we will try to…