Residential Letting & Property Management
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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…
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How quick should I expect a repair to be completed?
Read more: How quick should I expect a repair to be completed?We aim to satisfy all repair requests as quickly as is possible. Under normal circumstances the following repairs completion performance standards will be achieved: Priority One – Emergency Repairs: repairs required in order to avoid anything which might be, or might reasonably be expected to become a hazard or danger to life or limb or to the fabric of the property itself – within 24 hours of report of defect. In circumstances where this is not practicable, we will make best temporary arrangements. Priority Two – Urgent Repairs: repairs to defects which affect your enjoyment of the property – within…
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Do I have to have a smart meter?
Read more: Do I have to have a smart meter?No – while government and Ofgem believe that all consumers will benefit from having smart meters, they aren’t compulsory and you can choose not to have one. Choosing not to have a smart meter installed may mean you don’t have access to all the available tariffs on the market, some of which could be cheaper. If you do not want to have a smart meter installed now, you will still be able to have one installed (free of charge) at a later date. Further Reading Ofgem Smart meters: Your rights Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire…
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Can I reserve a property and provide my proofs at a later date?
Read more: Can I reserve a property and provide my proofs at a later date?Yes Further Reading How do I provide my proof of identity? How do I provide my proof of immigration status? 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 date do cleared funds for the initial rent need to be received by?
Read more: What date do cleared funds for the initial rent need to be received by?In the permitted pre-tenancy period – between when the tenancy is entered into, and the day before the first day of the 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…