Residential Letting & Property Management
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Can I retain the garage when I let my property?
Read more: Can I retain the garage when I let my property?Yes – however there are things you should consider if you plan to retain the garage: If the garage is part of the property, as registered with Land Registry, make it clear on any marketing information that the property for let does not include the garage. This is material information that could influence a prospective tenants decision to apply for a tenancy. Ensure the tenancy agreement makes it clear that the tenancy does not include the garage. Typically this will be a special condition that should be pointed out to the tenant before the agreement is signed. If you need…
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Can I insist the tenant has the property professionally cleaned or decorated at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Can I insist the tenant has the property professionally cleaned or decorated at the end of the tenancy?No – you should expect the property is returned to the same standard and the tenancy agreement will typically stipulate that the tenant agrees to deliver up the property to the landlord at the end of the tenancy in the same good and clean state of repair condition and decoration as they were in at the commencement of the tenancy, fair wear and tear and accidental damage by fire excepted. The word ‘professionally’ implies there is a contract with a professional who would be paid for a contract of work. Section 1 of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 defines prohibitions…
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What Types of Expenditure May be Claimed as Tax Deductions in Property Letting?
Read more: What Types of Expenditure May be Claimed as Tax Deductions in Property Letting?This article is intended as general guidance only and does NOT constitute accountancy, tax, financial or other professional advice. The author and Jungle Property make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this article and cannot accept any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which may arise, directly or indirectly, from reliance on information contained in this article. This article provides a brief guide for what is a big topic. For hundreds of tried and tested tax saving ideas we recommend How to Save Property Tax by Carl…
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Do I need to be present for the Check-Out?
Read more: Do I need to be present for the Check-Out?Yes – under the terms of the tenancy agreement, the tenant agrees to attend (or an appointed representative attend) the end of tenancy Check-Out to observe the assessment of the state and condition of the property by the landlord or his agent or inventory clerk. 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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What documents do I need to give a ‘resident landlord’ tenant?
Read more: What documents do I need to give a ‘resident landlord’ tenant?Assured Tenancy Contractual Tenancy Resident Landlord 6 Lodger Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) 1 P O P O Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)2 P P P O Gas Safety Record3 P P P P How to rent: the checklist for renting in England4 P O O O Prescribed Information Relating to Tenancy Deposits P5 O O O only if occupying all or part of the premises as their only or main residence. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 Tenancy – The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 Tenancy – Where…
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Can I recover damages for breach of contract from the tenant?
Read more: Can I recover damages for breach of contract from the tenant?Yes – You can recover damages for breach of contract by way of a deduction from the tenancy deposit or taking court action. 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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What is the process for post forwarding?
Read more: What is the process for post forwarding?Contact any persons or organisations who may contact you via post and advise them of your new address. Ensure this is done for other occupiers of, or charities or businesses registered at, the property. Expecting tenants to manage your mail is unreasonable and leaves you susceptible to fraud. The Royal Mail redirection service can be used a temporary measure but is not 100% reliable and the service may be stopped by the Royal Mail after a certain time or if the Royal Mail suspect fraudulent activity e.g. many people redirecting mail from the same address A Royal Mail redirection application…
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Does the landlord need to pay for the chimney sweep?
Read more: Does the landlord need to pay for the chimney sweep?Yes – Effective 1st June 2019 landlords can no longer include terms in a tenancy agreement that require the tenant to contract a third party as a condition of their tenancy such as a chimney sweep, pest controller for treating the property for fleas or parasites, professional cleaner, tenant liability insurance provider, tenant referencing company, third party liability insurance for a pet, vet or waste clearance company for septic tanks. 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…
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Can I register with Jungle to find my next property?
Read more: Can I register with Jungle to find my next property?No – Full details of our currently available property are listed in the Facebook group Glastonbury property for sale to let or wanted, on our website and on OnTheMarket. We recommend you register for instant alerts on the 3 main property portals: 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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Are heat detectors a replacement for smoke alarms?
Read more: Are heat detectors a replacement for smoke alarms?No Further Reading Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022: guidance for landlords and tenants 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…