Residential Letting & Property Management
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Do landlords normally increase rent annually?
Read more: Do landlords normally increase rent annually?Information about increasing rents can be found in this blog article How to increase the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy A word of caution about increasing rents… …It is reasonable that rent levels can change in line with market values. However, rent increases need to be treated with caution. Rent increases are never welcomed […]
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Does your let only service cover changes to the inventory after the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Does your let only service cover changes to the inventory after the start of the tenancy?No – sorry changes to the inventory after the start of the tenancy are not covered by our Let Only services. We are happy to facilitate changes to the Inventory and Schedule of Condition at our hourly rate as published on our website or as part of our Full Management Gold and Platinum services. See also […]
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Can I (Landlord) change the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report after the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Can I (Landlord) change the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report after the start of the tenancy?Neither party (Landlord or Tenant) can unilaterally make changes to the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report after the start of the tenancy. If you (Landlord) wish to make changes to the report after the start of the tenancy you must first obtain the agreement of the Tenant. Having obtained the agreement of the Tenant, […]
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Can I change the day and time of the pre Check-Out Inspection?
Read more: Can I change the day and time of the pre Check-Out Inspection?Yes – If you wish to change the pre Check-Out inspection appointment we will be delighted to do so – please arrange a new appointment using our online appointment request facility here or contact our office using the contact details here. The pre Check-Out Inspection is provided free of charge principally for the benefit of the tenant […]
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If I am paying 6 months rent in advance why is the tenancy for 7 months?
Read more: If I am paying 6 months rent in advance why is the tenancy for 7 months?This is to prevent inadvertently creating a 6 month periodic tenancy. Repeatedly accepting 6 months rent in advance could imply a 6 month periodic tenancy has been granted and therefore would require a 6 month notice period for possession. The periodic tenancy arising after the end of the fixed term will take it’s period from the last rental period for the fixed term […]
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Can I claim compensation for marks or patches left on the wall by the tenant at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Can I claim compensation for marks or patches left on the wall by the tenant at the end of the tenancy?Yes – you may be entitled to compensation for damage to the wall. However, before claiming compensation you should consider the following: Fair wear and tear life expectancy of decorations Betterment Fair Wear and Tear The House of Lords defined fair wear and tear as “Reasonable use of the premises by the Tenant and the […]
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I cannot find the property address to arrange redirection of my mail
Read more: I cannot find the property address to arrange redirection of my mailThe full and correct postal address of the property should be shown on your Tenancy Agreement. You can report an incorrect or missing address 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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Do I need to redecorate my property when the tenant leaves?
Read more: Do I need to redecorate my property when the tenant leaves?The decision to redecorate at the end of the tenancy is yours and will be based on: The condition of the decoration at the end of the tenancy – this cannot be accurately assessed until the tenant has emptied the property and completed the preparation of the property for handover (surrender). Clues to the likely condition […]
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How do I calculate extra days rent?
Read more: How do I calculate extra days rent?To calculate the daily rent for a property, multiply the monthly rent by 12 and then divide the total by 365. Example: you are paying £600 per calendar month rent so the daily rent will be 600 multiplied by 12 divided by 365 = £19.72 rent per day. Still not answered your question? We love […]
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If I want to serve a section 21 what form should I use?
Read more: If I want to serve a section 21 what form should I use?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** Subject to the next paragraph, the new prescribed form is only required (and only suitable) where an assured shorthold tenancy was granted on or after 1 October 2015 including a written renewal on or after that date. The new form does not […]