Residential Letting & Property Management
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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 whole Further Reading Islington LBC v Boyle [2011] EWCA Civ 1450, [2012] PTSR 109 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 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 responsible for the reasonable costs in fumigating and cleaning any affected parts as appropriate and for rectifying and or removing the causes of such an infestation. From a legal perspective (which overrides the terms of the tenancy agreement) landlord and tenant responsibilities for pests are…
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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 property. Contractual – conditions within the tenancy agreement will reinforce the landlords responsibility to allow the tenant quiet enjoyment. 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…
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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 this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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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 that too will normally be an AST. An AST can be for any term (the rule requiring them to be for a minimum term of six months was abolished by section 96 of the Housing Act 1996), although in fact the vast majority of tenancies…
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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 contact us for a copy of our Tenant Information Pack using the contact details here Further Reading 5 things landlords must do on the first day of a new tenancy {Jungle Property blog article} What is a Check-In? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Still not answered…
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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 (online and e-mail) of ‘all’ actvity associated with obtaining a tenant reference including names and contact details of persons they have contacted or tried to contact. We do not repeat what the referencing company have already done and been paid to do as a professional…
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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 your question…
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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 expertise and access to quality data to ensure the tenant reference is accurate. The key components of the tenant reference are: Identity Verification – cross-reference of Equifax’s database to determine the identity of the individual and present the applicant’s address history which may differ to…