Residential Letting & Property Management
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How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?
Read more: How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?The procedure rules are defined in the Deposit Protection Service – Custodial Terms and Conditions and both landlords and tenants should in the first instance familiarise themselves with the terms therein. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will process the Tenancy Deposit on behalf of the landlord. For Let Only clients Jungle Property will release the Tenancy Deposit on behalf of the landlord free of charge for undisputed claims only. Disputed claims are handled at our prevailing hourly rate. Further Reading How to reclaim a deposit {DPS Guide} Where can I find information on the dispute resolution service? Still not answered…
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Can you change my contact details for the return of the deposit?
Read more: Can you change my contact details for the return of the deposit?No – sorry we cannot change any details held by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS). To change any of the contact details held by the DPS please contact the DPS on 0330 303 0030. 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 happens at the end of the tenancy, how do I get my deposit back?
Read more: What happens at the end of the tenancy, how do I get my deposit back?1. A detailed Check-Out Report is compiled by an independent inventory clerk highlighting any missing items, damage or cleaning issues. 2. Under our guidance, the landlord will decide if they wish to claim any compensation and if so how much. 3. With the express instruction of the landlord we will initiate the release of your Tenancy Deposit from the custody of the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) or mydeposits – depending on which deposit scheme your deposit is held in. This may include a proposal for compensation. Please note that we will not initiate the release of the Tenancy Deposit without…
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Do I need to use the burglar alarm installed in my property?
Read more: Do I need to use the burglar alarm installed in my property?We expect tenants to take adequate precautions to keep the property, including its external doors and windows, locked and secured, and any burglar alarm set, when the property is empty. Any installed burglar alarm is primarily for the benefit of the occupiers – reducing the risk of the occupiers contents being stolen or damaged and reducing the risk of damage to the property caused by someone entering the property. If the property is damaged by someone entering – the tenant could be liable for the cost of the damage. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at…
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Will the landlord re-house me after a disaster such as fire or flood?
Read more: Will the landlord re-house me after a disaster such as fire or flood?There is no rule, act of Parliament or case law which provides in the event of a property rendered uninhabitable by some disaster that the landlord must arrange alternative accommodation for the tenant. It is submitted this is the case even if the landlord was at fault and somehow caused the fire. However, the local authority does have such a duty if the tenant is homeless. A person is considered homeless if they have no accommodation available to occupy [s.175 Housing Act 1996]. A person is in priority need of accommodation if a person is homeless (or threatened with homelessness)…
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I have problems with the quality of the water in my property who should I contact?
Read more: I have problems with the quality of the water in my property who should I contact?If you experience loss of supply, low pressure, water quality problems or want to report a leak call your water authority 24-hour helpline who have responsibility for all external mains up to and including your external stopcock: • Bristol Water PLC: 0117 966 5881 • South West Water Ltd: 0800 169 1144 • Wessex Water Services Ltd: 0845 600 4600 We recommend you record numbers you may need urgently somewhere convenient such as in your mobile phone. 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…
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Will the holding deposit form the tenancy deposit and be returned at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Will the holding deposit form the tenancy deposit and be returned at the end of the tenancy?No – The Holding Deposit will be used towards Initial Rent provided: The Applicant does not withdraw their application The Applicant has satisfactory references A tenancy is granted A tenancy is entered into The Terms and Conditions of the Holding Deposit can be found in the Reservation Agreement here The Tenancy Deposit will be returned in full, subject to the performance by the tenant of all the obligations in the tenancy agreement. 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…
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Who conducts the Check-Out inspection?
Read more: Who conducts the Check-Out inspection?The Check-Out is carried out by a independent professional inventory clerk but may optionally be carried out by the landlord or his agent. An independent clerk is employed to help ensure the inspection is as unbiased as possible. A professional clerk will have the skills and experience for accurately assessing the state and condition of the property. Where possible we employ the same clerk for the Check-Out as the clerk that compiled the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report at the start of the tenancy as they will know the state and condition of the property at the start of…
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Who is liable for Council Tax when the property is unoccupied?
Read more: Who is liable for Council Tax when the property is unoccupied?The person who is liable for council tax is defined in the hierarchy of liability contained in section 6 Local Government Finance Act 1992. Where the property is unoccupied, the hierarchy provides that the “owner” is liable. 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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Do all tenants need to have a water meter fitted?
Read more: Do all tenants need to have a water meter fitted?No – tenants have a right to have a meter installed free of charge, unless it’s not practical or is unreasonably expensive to do this however they are not obliged to have a water meter fitted. An exception to this would be if the tenant moved into a property that already had a meter installed. Another exception might be if the property has been identified by the water authority as a possible high consumer of water, the water authority may insist a water meter is installed when the name on the account is changed e.g. when a tenant moves into the…