Residential Letting & Property Management
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How do I make an offer to rent a property?
Read more: How do I make an offer to rent a property?To make an offer, use the link to edit the Viewing Application and Offer Form towards the top of the e-mail sent to you (automatically) when you applied to view the property: Once you have followed the link, select the option Make an offer for a property. If you have deleted the e-mail and are unable to retrieve it from your Trash or Deleted folder, please contact us for the link. Once received your offer will be submitted to the landlord for a decision on whether to accept or reject this offer. Still not answered your question?…
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How do I thaw a frozen condensate pipe?
Read more: How do I thaw a frozen condensate pipe?Frozen condensate pipes are a common problem in extremely cold weather causing the boiler to fail. Thawing frozen condensate pipes is a tenant repairing obligation. If the pipe was not properly insulated or installed so that it sags or has an inadequate downward slope preventing water from draining, it is a landlord repairing obligation. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Further Reading Who is responsible for clearing a boiler condensate pipe? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} How to Thaw and Prevent Frozen Condensate Pipes {Worcester Bosch}
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My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?
Read more: My tenant has not paid rent for several months and has disappeared, can I re-possess the property?This is most likely what is known as abandonment. Ending a tenancy There are two ways to gain possession of the property: Court order Express surrender There is another way that is not so clear-cut – implied surrender. The tenant not paying rent for several months and disappearing may be a case of implied surrender but great care must be taken if relying on this to end the tenancy and re-possess the property. The tenant going into care or prison or dieing does not bring the tenancy to an end. Criteria for implied surrender Implied surrender is succinctly defined in…
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Are my blinds safe and compliant?
Read more: Are my blinds safe and compliant?Find out if your blinds are safe and compliant by clicking on the link below. You’ll also find video tutorials on how to make your blinds safe and compliant. 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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Give us an example of what a long term lease would entail?
Read more: Give us an example of what a long term lease would entail?A tenancy can last for any length of time – as long as the landlord and tenant are in agreement to let the tenancy continue. Similarly, the length of the term defined in the tenancy agreement can be for any length of time. A 999-year lease, under historic common law, is an essentially permanent lease of property. How long a lease a tenant would be granted would be the subject of agreement between the landlord and tenant. These are the defining lengths of the term where matters can change:- A lease for a term exceeding three years must be made…
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Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?
Read more: Who is responsible for the utilities in my property during a void period?The landlord is responsible for any Council Tax liability and the cost of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services during the void period, until the property is occupied by a new tenant. If your property is managed by Jungle Property, we will on your behalf notify, at the end of the previous tenancy and again at the start of a new tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. The providers of any electricity,…
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My offer has been accepted what is the next step?
Read more: My offer has been accepted what is the next step?Reserve property – complete Reservation Agreement and pay Holding Deposit 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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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 Tenancy Agreement cannot and should not be checked and signed by more than one tenant at once – each tenant will individually receive the Tenancy Agreement in turn for checking and signing. The Tenancy Agreement may (where applicable) have other documents attached which also require…
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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 note has been developed to provide confidence to party’s wishing to create contracts using electronic signatures and has been approved by leading counsel. Further Reading Law Society – Execution of a document using an electronic signature Section 54(2) Law of Property Act 1925 Section 2…