Residential Letting & Property Management
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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 […]
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The landlord’s estate agent is harassing me to arrange viewings with prospective purchasers what can I do?
Read more: The landlord’s estate agent is harassing me to arrange viewings with prospective purchasers what can I do?Firstly consider the legal rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant and any relevant contractual obligations defined in the tenancy agreement: Legal – a tenant is entitled to ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the property. This covenant is not referring to noise but freedom from any substantial interference with the ordinary and lawful enjoyment of the […]
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Who is responsible for dealing with pests in a block?
Read more: Who is responsible for dealing with pests in a block?Any infestation that originates from the leaseholder’s property is the responsibility of the leaseholder. Any infestation that is located or caused within the building structure or common parts is the responsibility of the management company. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate […]
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Do you always use AST?
Read more: Do you always use AST?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** No – the vast majority of tenancies today will be Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) but not all tenancies are ASTs. ASTs are now the ‘default’ type of tenancy. If a property is let without a written agreement, which is most unwise, then […]
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May I have a copy of the information you provide to tenants when they rent a property?
Read more: May I have a copy of the information you provide to tenants when they rent a property?Yes – the day the tenancy starts we provide tenants with lots of information including prescribed (in law) information. Information to help make the tenancy more enjoyable and help the tenants comply with the terms of the tenancy agreement is contained in the Tenant Information Pack also provided at the start of the tenancy. Please […]
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Are references double checked by phone?
Read more: Are references double checked by phone?The tenant referencing company we employ use a combination of tools to collate date required for a tenant reference: Live data feeds e.g. from Equifax databases E-mail e.g. employers, accountants and landlords Telephone calls – e.g. follow-up responses/lack of response from employers, accountants and landlords The referencing company provide us with a live audit trail […]
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What efforts are made to test the reliability of references and tenants ability to afford?
Read more: What efforts are made to test the reliability of references and tenants ability to afford?Affordability assessments are only made following direct consultation with the applicant’s employer and/or accountant. Further Reading Why do you outsource tenant referencing? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} 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 […]
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Why do you outsource tenant referencing?
Read more: Why do you outsource tenant referencing?Outsourcing tenant referencing is a common practice in the lettings industry. Jungle property require all our applicants provide comprehensive references (many letting agents will only require a sub-set of what we require e.g. credit score) and employ tenant referencing specialists to undertake this important task. As specialists, the tenant referencing company have the tools and […]
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Do you charge a fee for AST amendments from the standard AST?
Read more: Do you charge a fee for AST amendments from the standard AST?No – amendments to the tenancy agreement required by the landlord are without charge to the landlord. Changes requested by the tenant are subject to a charge to the tenant subject to the provisions of the Tenant Fees Act (due enactment 1st June 2019). Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it […]
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Do you have tenant late payment fees and are these passed to the landlord?
Read more: Do you have tenant late payment fees and are these passed to the landlord?Yes – if any rent or other money payable by the Tenant to the Landlord under the provisions of the tenancy agreement shall not be paid on the day on which it becomes due the same shall be payable with interest thereon at a rate of 8 per centum above the reference rate for the […]