Residential Letting & Property Management
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The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?
Read more: The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?This article provides general guidance for any type of animal though the relevance will vary on a case by case basis. In 2018 45% of the U.K. population owned a pet and pet owners can make great long-term tenants but before making a decision on whether to allow your tenant keep a pet or not, consideration should be given to the following: Are there any restrictions in any head lease or deeds that prohibit ‘living creatures’ being kept at the property. Such restrictions are common for certain types of animal e.g. chickens Is the property suitable for the pet? Does…
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Can you explain why my electricity bill is high?
Read more: Can you explain why my electricity bill is high?Sorry we cannot explain your energy bill which will be a combination of the energy efficiency of your property, the amount of energy consumed and your energy supplier tariff. Energy Efficiency We make available a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on property listings, and at viewings and provide a copy at the start of the tenancy. The EPC gives an indication of the energy performance of the property and indicative energy costs. A copy of the latest EPC for your property can be downloaded from EPC Register here or contact our office and we will gladly send you…
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If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?
Read more: If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?Yes Further Reading What to do if one tenant wants to leave a joint tenancy {Jungle Property Blog} 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’t seem to link to Dropbox
Read more: I can’t seem to link to DropboxYou will need a Dropbox account to join a shared folder (and see the files stored in the folder). If you don’t have a Dropbox account, you can: Create a Dropbox account for free and then accept the invite we have sent you Contact us to request we send/re-send you an invite to join the shared folder Further Reading Do I need a Dropbox account to join a shared folder? {Dropbox help center} 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…
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Can I change the start day of my tenancy?
Read more: Can I change the start day of my tenancy?If you wish to change it to a date earlier than the Tenancy Commencement Date stated in your Reservation Agreement, please contact us (contact details here) to check that the property will be ready for the start of the proposed tenancy. If you wish to change it to a date later than the Tenancy Commencement Date in your Reservation Agreement, please contact us (contact details here) to check that the landlord will give consent to delay the start of the proposed tenancy. To arrange a Check-In appointment, use our online appointment request facility here. Still not answered your question? We…
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Will I get a copy of the check-out report?
Read more: Will I get a copy of the check-out report?The Check-Out Report is the property of the landlord, and you will only receive a copy if you request it. 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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Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?
Read more: Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?If you paid an additional deposit for the pet yes – provided you have met all the obligations in your Tenancy Agreement, your Tenancy Deposit will be returned to you in full. The terms under which some or all of the Tenancy Deposit may not be returned to you are defined in the TENANCY DEPOSIT section of your Tenancy Agreement. The DEALING WITH THE TENANCY DEPOSIT AT THE END OF THE TENANCY section of your Tenancy Agreement details how your Tenancy Deposit is handled at the end of your tenancy. A landlord or agent declaring that a Tenancy Deposit (or…
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Is the landlord responsible for the repair of my broken bannister?
Read more: Is the landlord responsible for the repair of my broken bannister?Yes – staircases and bannisters are considered part of the structure of a building and therefore the landlord has a statutory repairing obligation under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Further Reading Landlord prosecuted for ignoring ‘significant issues’ which led to children falling from stairs {Examiner Live} Hannon v Hillingdon Homes Ltd [2012] EWHC 1437 Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 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 I need to provide proof of immigration status, identity and address to reserve a property?
Read more: Do I need to provide proof of immigration status, identity and address to reserve a property?No – there is a facility to upload copies of documents within the online Reservation Agreement but providing these documents is not a requirement to reserve a property. Further Reading When does proof of immigration status (right to rent) need to be provided? (Knowledgebase article) Can I reserve a property and provide my proofs at a later date? (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…