Residential Letting & Property Management
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How do I provide the pet reference?
Read more: How do I provide the pet reference?The pet reference can be provided as a letter sent to us via post, as an e-mail or as a letter attached to an e-mail whichever is easisest for you. Not sure what a pet reference looks like? find one here: Pet Reference Example Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it […]
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Can I end my tenancy during the initial period?
Read more: Can I end my tenancy during the initial period?No unless there is a break clause in the tenancy agreement that allows this. Further Reading Will the landlord accept the surrender of my tenancy during the initial period? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Can I end my tenancy early? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} Landlord Handbook Chapter 5 Still not answered your question? We love questions […]
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I have provided pay slips do you need to contact my employer?
Read more: I have provided pay slips do you need to contact my employer?Yes – Pay slips can easily be falsified and may not confirm the following: Contracted basic annual income Whether the employment is temporary or permanent If there is likely to be a change in the contract/employment in the foreseeable future Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the […]
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I have accepted an offer to rent my property, what happens next?
Read more: I have accepted an offer to rent my property, what happens next?The offeror is invited to reserve the property by signing a Reservation Agreement and paying a Holding Deposit. You will be notified only if, and when, each of these events occurs. Until both of these events occurs, we will continue to carry out viewings of the property and will pass on any new offers we […]
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Can I prevent a tenant or guest flying a drone over the property?
Read more: Can I prevent a tenant or guest flying a drone over the property?It is not necessarily illegal to own or fly a drone. The legislation surrounding the use of drones is complicated and is dependent on where they are used, when they are used, how often they are used, the weight of the drone, the altitude the drone is flown at, whether the drone has the capability […]
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Is it possible to grant a 12 month contract with a 6 month break clause?
Read more: Is it possible to grant a 12 month contract with a 6 month break clause?Yes – however in our opinion break clauses simply confuse the matter. If there is power to end a tenancy after six months, why not simply grant a six month tenancy and let it run on (roll over/hold over)? Any such clause in the tenancy agreement might read: The landlord or the tenant may determine […]
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Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?
Read more: Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?Not unilaterally – if the tenant served a Notice To Quit in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and the landlord accepted it, the notice is valid and the landlord can seek possession of the property (via the courts) if the tenant does not leave on expiry of the notice. Under section 18 […]
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If I cancel before the commencement date of the tenancy what costs will I incur?
Read more: If I cancel before the commencement date of the tenancy what costs will I incur?The Holding Deposit will be refunded less any reasonable costs, the sum total of which may equate to or exceed the amount of the Holding Deposit. The reasonable costs includes losses for potential rent. Losses for potential rent calculated on a daily basis as follows: Monthly Rent (£) multiplied by 12 (months) divided by 365 […]
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Do landlords need to register with ICO?
Read more: Do landlords need to register with ICO?Yes – a consequence of being a landlord is that you control personal data I.e. data about your tenant – in data protection law you are known as a data controller. In the law of agency, a principal (in this context a landlord) expressly or implicitly, authorises an agent (in this context a letting agent, […]
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What is the purpose of a periodic inspection?
Read more: What is the purpose of a periodic inspection?The purpose of a periodic inspection is to: • Check the tenant is happy with the property and tenancy • Ensure the tenant is complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement • Identify any repairs or maintenance required to the property, fixtures, fittings, or contents • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation • Compliance with […]