Residential Letting & Property Management
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a 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 […]
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Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?
Read more: Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?Yes – the landlord’s responsibility for Legionella risk management is summarised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as follows: The legal duty for landlords who provide residential accommodation to consider, assess and control the risks of exposure to Legionella to their tenants is not new. This requirement stems from the Control of Substances Hazardous […]
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Can a tenant arrange repairs direct with a contractor?
Read more: Can a tenant arrange repairs direct with a contractor?No 1. Contractors are employed by the landlord, or his agent, and instructed to carry out specified jobs only. Contractors are not employed by and should not take instructions from tenants. The exception being if the tenant is employing and paying the contractor for some private work. 2. The landlord may not have a statutory […]
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What information do I need to send with the Statutory Declaration?
Read more: What information do I need to send with the Statutory Declaration?The claiming party should complete the Declaration and send it back to the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), stating the amount and reason/s for which they are claiming: this must be witnessed by a Solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths or Magistrate. The DPS can only accept original documents and will reject photocopied forms. A Declaration will be rejected […]
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Can a tenant block landlord access to the property?
Read more: Can a tenant block landlord access to the property?Yes – the landlord is entitled to access the property to view the state of repair or condition or to execute repairs. Such access is subject to giving 24 hours’ notice in writing. However it is an established rule that all tenants enjoy what is called the covenant of ‘quiet enjoyment’ which means they are […]
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I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?
Read more: I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?The pet reference can be provided by your veterinary surgeon. 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 are repair quotes handled?
Read more: How are repair quotes handled?We will provide quotations for any repairs or maintenance required over an estimated cost of £150. We will exercise discretion on a case by case basis and decide whether obtaining one or more quotations is necessary or practical unless we have received express instructions in writing from The Landlord to obtain a specified number of quotations. Further […]
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We have a problem with squirrels in our loft what should we do?
Read more: We have a problem with squirrels in our loft what should we do?Responsibility for pests is covered in the Tenant Information Pack issued at the start of the tenancy and in this article Landlord and tenant responsibility for pests – what guidance does the law provide? If having read the above reference you believe this is a landlord responsibility please raise a repair request here British Pest […]
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Do I need to print and sign the tenancy agreement before the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to print and sign the tenancy agreement before the start of the tenancy?No – There is no need to print and sign the Tenancy Agreement. We will send each tenant a copy of the Agreement for electronic signature via our electronic signature software – all tenants must sign the Agreement individually. No paper or wet signature is required. Still not answered your question? We love questions so […]
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I have locked myself out / lost my keys what should I do?
Read more: I have locked myself out / lost my keys what should I do?Neither the landlord nor his agent is responsible for any costs incurred as a result of a tenant damaging or losing any keys, locking themselves in or out of a property or damaging any locks. Locked Out – During Office Hours Subject to a spare key being held in the Jungle Property office safe and […]