Residential Letting & Property Management
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What is the procedure for the landlord accessing the garden, garage or shed?
Read more: What is the procedure for the landlord accessing the garden, garage or shed?The landlord (or their representative) is entitled to access the premises to view their condition and state of repair and carry out any repairs the landlord is entitled to carry out subject to the following: Access must be at reasonable times of the day; The landlord must give 24 hours notice to the occupier; The notice must be in writing. Further Reading What does the law say about my landlord accessing the property? (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…
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The applicant has not been found on the electoral roll should I be concerned?
Read more: The applicant has not been found on the electoral roll should I be concerned?In isolation, the fact that the applicant has not been found on the electoral roll tells us very little about the applicant’s suitability for a tenancy. Considered alongside other referencing information this helps confirm the identifty and profile of the applicant e.g. does the applicant have any accounts (bank, utility etc.) open at the address they say they are living at? There are three reasons why the applicant may not appear on the electoral register: The applicant has not registered to vote. The applicant has registered to vote but opted out of the ‘open register’ – the version of the…
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Can I let my leasehold property for short-term (holiday) lets?
Read more: Can I let my leasehold property for short-term (holiday) lets?Probably not. Lease Covenants Check the terms of your lease and if the lease states that you should not use the property for any purpose other than a private unit in the occupation of one family only then short-term holiday lets will not be permissible. There have been a few recent (2018) cases that make it clear short lets breach common lease covenants. Nemcova v Fairfield Rents Ltd [2016] UKUT 303 (LC) For the covenant within the lease to be observed, the occupier for the time being must be using it as his or her private residence. For a property to…
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When I print a financial statement the Jungle Property logo does not print why?
Read more: When I print a financial statement the Jungle Property logo does not print why?If the PDF displays correctly but prints on a paper printer incorrectly, it’s most often a issue with Adobe Reader (or whatever software you are using to view the PDF) or the printer driver. To resolve the problem: Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (or whatever software you are using to view the PDF). Adobe frequently fixes printing related problems in updates. Make sure you have the latest version of your printer driver software installed. If updating Adobe Reader or the printer driver software doesn’t fix the problem, you can try changing an Adobe Reader setting.…
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My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?
Read more: My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?If your tenancy agreement is silent on the notice period the tenant must give to terminate the tenancy then common law applies. Under common law, the notice period the tenant must give is a minimum one full rental months notice. Further Reading How much notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? (Jungle Property Knowledgebase) 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 day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?
Read more: What day is the handover inspection, I want to be present?There are two inspections associated with the handover of the property at the end of the tenancy: Pre Check-Out Inspection As part of our service we offer a FREE pre Check-Out Inspection. The inspection is conducted approximately 10 days before the end of your tenancy and is an opportunity to identify and discuss any end of tenancy issues in advance of the Check-Out. We will notify you approximately 21 days before the end of your tenancy with details of the appointment and format. Check-Out The Check-Out is carried out at, or as soon as reasonably practicable after, 1300 on the…
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The tenancy agreement does not state how much notice my landlord must give me, why?
Read more: The tenancy agreement does not state how much notice my landlord must give me, why?The minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant to end a tenancy is governed by law – not the contract (Tenancy Agreement). If the landlord requires possession of the property without giving any reason they must serve a Section 21 notice giving the tenant at least 2 months notice. (Can only be used for a shorthold tenancy) If the landlord wants possession of the property before the end of the fixed term of the tenancy they must serve a Section 8 notice giving the tenant at least 14 days notice citing one or more of the 17 grounds…
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What is a CCJ?
Read more: What is a CCJ?County Court judgments (CCJs) are legal decisions handed down by the County Court. Judgments for monetary sums are entered on the statutory Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines, which is checked by credit reference agencies to assess the credit-worthiness of individuals. 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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Can an agent take 6 months rent in advance and still insist rent is paid monthly?
Read more: Can an agent take 6 months rent in advance and still insist rent is paid monthly?{This is an approach used by some agents for tenants who are considered risky to ensure the rent is paid} Yes – agents can take rent in advance for the entire fixed term and still insist the tenant pays rent each month. However there are some pitfalls to adopting this approach that could prove costly for the landlord: (a) the performance of any obligations of the tenant, or (b) the discharge of any liability of his, arising under or in connection with the tenancy. [Housing Act 2004 Section 213 (8)] In this scenario a landlord or his agent can refer…
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My landlord has not given me any information about my deposit, should they?
Read more: My landlord has not given me any information about my deposit, should they?A landlord who has received a tenancy deposit in connection with a shorthold tenancy, must give the tenant and any relevant person information in a prescribed form relating to the authorised deposit scheme and the protection of the deposit within 30 days of receiving the deposit. This is commonly referred to as the ‘prescribed information’. [Housing Act 2004, Section 213 (5)] Sanctions for not providing the prescribed information relating to tenancy deposits No section 21 notice may be given in relation to the tenancy until information in a prescribed form relating to the authorised deposit scheme and protection of the…