Residential Letting & Property Management
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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…
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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 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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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 us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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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 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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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 wire mesh (weldmesh or horizontal mesh) of 16 gauge and no more than 25mm size mesh. Remove any tree branches that overhang the building to eliminate potential access routes. Avoid providing artificial food sources that will attract squirrels such as bird feeders, litter or uncovered…