Property Management
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Does my new boiler require a Building Regulations Certificate?
Read more: Does my new boiler require a Building Regulations Certificate?Yes – see Gas Safe Building Regulations Certificate
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Do you have an example of a pet reference?
Read more: Do you have an example of a pet reference?Pet Reference Example or download one from 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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The tenant’s son has turned 18 should he be included in the tenancy agreement?
Read more: The tenant’s son has turned 18 should he be included in the tenancy agreement?We prefer if all adults occupying the property are named in the tenancy agreement. However, unless you have good reason to include the son in a tenancy agreement (e.g. insurer or lender require it) we recommend you do nothing and allow the son to remain in occupation as an ‘excluded occupier’ (guest) of the tenant – occupants over 18 do not need to be tenants.
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We think we have rats in the loft space what should we do?
Read more: We think we have rats in the loft space 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 Control Association (BPCA) advice for controlling rats here Find a BPCA pest controller 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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What does my British Gas HomeCare policy cover?
Read more: What does my British Gas HomeCare policy cover?It depends on which product you have purchased. The features that are included in each product can be found in the British Gas HomeCare Range Terms and Conditions
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My tenant wants to run a business from home, what do I need to consider?
Read more: My tenant wants to run a business from home, what do I need to consider?Home businesses are now common, so much so that a change to legislation in 2015 revised older legislation that had made such a proposition unappealing to landlords. More on this change can be found in the blog article here. With the legal hurdle removed, there are other things you may need to consider that may restrict the operation of a business from the dwelling: Tenancy Agreement – conditions in any current tenancy agreement Superior Lease – covenants in any superior lease Insurance Policy – the landlord’s insurance policy Lenders Terms Consider also the following: Wear and Tear – the operation…
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I no longer have my pet, can I have my pet deposit back?
Read more: I no longer have my pet, can I have my pet deposit back?No – unfortunately it is not that simple. There is no separate ‘pet deposit’, only a single Tenancy Deposit for the entire tenancy which is one of the core terms in the Tenancy Agreement and in the Pet Policy attached to the Tenancy Agreement. There are two reasons why a higher deposit is typically taken for tenancies involving a pet: To cover the cost of any damage caused by the pet at any time during the tenancy To cover the cost of any non-compliance with the pet specific terms defined in the Pet Policy …regardless of the length of time…
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How do I treat black mould in my property?
Read more: How do I treat black mould in my property?Under the terms of your Tenancy Agreement you are responsible for taking reasonable and prudent steps to adequately heat and ventilate your property in order to help prevent condensation. Where such condensation does occur, you agreed to take care to promptly wipe down and clean surfaces as required from time to time to stop the build-up of mould growth or damage to the property or its fixtures or fittings or contents (if any). Condensation is by far the most common cause of dampness experienced by tenants in rental properties. To help you identify and reduce condensation and treat the mould growth…
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What is covered by an electrical installation inspection?
Read more: What is covered by an electrical installation inspection?Periodic inspection and testing should be carried out only by electrically competent persons, such as registered electricians. They will check the condition of the electrics against the UK standard for the safety of electrical installations, BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations). The inspection takes into account all the relevant circumstances and checks on: The adequacy of earthing and bonding. The suitability of the switchgear and controlgear. For example, an old fusebox with a wooden back, cast-iron switches, or a mixture of both will need replacing. The serviceability of switches, sockets and lighting fittings. Items that may…
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Can a landlord remove items from the property after the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Can a landlord remove items from the property after the start of the tenancy?No – not without the express approval of the tenant. Removing anything the landlord supplied to the tenant as part of the tenancy could be considered derogation of grant. Any approval to remove items should be agreed in writing and the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report updated.