Residential Letting & Property Management
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I have viewed a property and wish to proceed what is the next step?
Read more: I have viewed a property and wish to proceed what is the next step?Make an offer – rent and tenancy start via this link here 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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The other tenant has received the tenancy agreement for signature but there is nowhere for me to sign?
Read more: The other tenant has received the tenancy agreement for signature but there is nowhere for me to sign?The Tenancy Agreement is sent (via e-mail) to one tenant at a time for (electronic) signature starting with the Lead Tenant. Immediately the Lead Tenant checks (ticks) all the pages and signs the agreement, it is sent automatically to the next named tenant on the Tenancy Agreement until all tenants have checked and signed. The […]
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Are electronic signatures legally binding?
Read more: Are electronic signatures legally binding?Yes – On 21 July 2016, the Law society published a practice note titled Execution of a document using an electronic signature. It has been prepared by a joint working party of the Law Society Company Law Committee and the City of London Law Society Company Law and Financial Law Committees (the JWP). The practice […]
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How do I end my tenancy?
Read more: How do I end my tenancy?For Full Management properties, complete the Notice To Quit form here Immediately we receive your notice, we will contact you to advise you of the end of tenancy process. For properties managed by your landlord, please contact your landlord direct. Further Reading What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? Still not […]
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A neighbour has complained about noise from my tenant what should I do?
Read more: A neighbour has complained about noise from my tenant what should I do?Complaints made by neighbours about tenants need to be treated with caution and the following points carefully considered: Further Reading Report a noise nuisance to your local council Noise nuisance: how councils deal with complaints Worthington & Parkin v Metroploitan Housing Trust Ltd Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at […]
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We have made an offer to rent a property, do we now need to fill out the Reservation Agreement
Read more: We have made an offer to rent a property, do we now need to fill out the Reservation AgreementNo – not yet. Once received, your offer is sent to the landlord for consideration. Immediately we get a response from the landlord we will contact you again. If the landlord accepts your offer the next step is to reserve the property by completing a Reservation Agreement and paying the Holding Deposit. Still not answered […]
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How can I prevent squirrels accessing my roof space?
Read more: How can I prevent squirrels accessing my roof space?If you have trapped or poisoned the grey squirrels and they are no longer living in your roof space what next? Block all access points into the roof space with wire mesh securely fixed to the building – squirrels are strong, determined pests and will easily dislodge poorly installed proofing systems. Use welded, galvanised steel […]
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What should I do with mail I receive for the previous tenant?
Read more: What should I do with mail I receive for the previous tenant?Unless you have made special arrangements with the previous tenant for the collection or delivery of their mail, mail addressed to previous tenants received at the property after the start of your tenancy should be returned to sender – simply mark the mail ‘Return to sender – gone away’ and place it in a post […]
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Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?
Read more: Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?Yes – under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements, rent is always paid in advance – typically monthly for the next rental month. Tenants can at their discretion pay more that one months rent in advance. Where a tenant has a low credit score or fails the affordability assessment, it may be a pre-condition of […]
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?No A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start In […]