Residential Letting & Property Management
-
Can I increase rent even though I have issued a S21 notice?
Read more: Can I increase rent even though I have issued a S21 notice?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** Yes – provided it is done in line with applicable clauses in the tenancy agreement or by agreement with the tenant or by notice under section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. The issuing of a Section 21 notice and increasing the rent are mutually exclusive events. Further Reading How to increase the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy {Jungle Property Blog article} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we…
-
Where can I find an annual statement for my accountant?
Read more: Where can I find an annual statement for my accountant?As part of our Full Management Gold & Platinum services, we provide detailed annual financial statements to the landlord and where explicitly instructed to HMRC or the landlord’s accountant. Annual statements are provided within one calendar month of the end of the tax year and are sent via your preferred method of communication. Annual statements are also available in Dropbox in the tenancy folder for the tenancy that is in existence at the end of the tax year. Annual statements for Full Management Lite clients are available on request for an additional charge. Still not answered your question? We love…
-
What should I do with the items on the Pre Check-In Check?
Read more: What should I do with the items on the Pre Check-In Check?Any items brought to the attention of the landlord as part of the Pre Check-In Check are observations we have made at the property during our final check before the start of the tenancy. What action, if any, the landlord takes for each of those items is their choice. Items that would prevent the tenancy from starting would be brought to the attention of the landlord for immediate action. Ideally the observations made at the Pre Check-In Check should be addressed before the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report is compiled and before the start of the tenancy. Still not…
-
What happens if the tenant does not leave the property by the date ordered by the court?
Read more: What happens if the tenant does not leave the property by the date ordered by the court?Should the tenant fail to give up possession by the date ordered, you need to apply to the court bailiff who will remove the tenants from your property. YOU MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE TENANTS YOURSELF! To request a warrant for possession of the property you must complete a Form N325: Request a warrant for possession of land (available here) and and send it to the same court as the order was made along with a cheque for £121.00 made payable to HMCTS. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact…
-
Can my landlord insist I give more than one months notice?
Read more: Can my landlord insist I give more than one months notice?Yes – however, the longer notice period (sometimes referred to as a notice clause) will only apply if either: you never had a fixed term agreement your agreement says it continues as a contractual periodic tenancy after the fixed term You can ignore a notice clause in your most recent agreement if both: your fixed term has ended your agreement does not say that it continues as a contractual periodic 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…
-
Can you not just take compensation from a tenancy deposit?
Read more: Can you not just take compensation from a tenancy deposit?No – you must agree compensation with the outgoing tenant and if no agreement can be reached, you must submit a claim for compensation. Any such claim must be evidence based and the burden of proof rests with the person (landlord or their agent) making the claim. The introduction of tenancy deposit legislation in 2007 (from the Housing Act 2004) brought tight controls on what can be done with the tenancy deposit which is the tenant’s money, not the landlord’s to take as they see fit. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using…
-
Why do you not accept reservations on a property more than 30 days before the tenancy start?
Read more: Why do you not accept reservations on a property more than 30 days before the tenancy start?The landlord may be reliant on income from rent for living expenses, their pension or to pay a mortgage so may not want to be without this income for too long Having a property empty for long periods heightens risks (e.g. squatters) and may invalidate the landlord’s insurance if it includes a clause limiting the number of days it should be unoccupied for Under tenancy deposit legislation the landlord must (complying with the initial requirements of the scheme) protect tenancy deposit monies with an authorised scheme within 30 days. The Holding Deposit paid as part of a reservation forms part…
-
What income references do I need to be granted a tenancy?
Read more: What income references do I need to be granted a tenancy?Employed (PAYE) A reference from a verifiable source in the first instance, either verbally or written The referee must be in a position of authority to provide the reference If we are unable to verify the referee or obtain a reference for any reason – six months most recent bank statements as well as six months most recent payslips If the Applicant has not yet started the employment we can accept a copy of the contract or offer letter as well as confirmation from the employer that the employment has been accepted Employment offers are subject to checks and if…
-
What is the account name for your client deposit account?
Read more: What is the account name for your client deposit account?Jungle Property Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here