Start of Tenancy
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The other tenant has received the tenancy agreement for signature but there is nowhere for me to sign?
Read more: The other tenant has received the tenancy agreement for signature but there is nowhere for me to sign?The Tenancy Agreement is sent (via e-mail) to one tenant at a time for (electronic) signature starting with the Lead Tenant. Immediately the Lead Tenant checks (ticks) all the pages and signs the agreement, it is sent automatically to the next named tenant on the Tenancy Agreement until all tenants have checked and signed. The Tenancy Agreement cannot and should not be checked and signed by more than one tenant at once – each tenant will individually receive the Tenancy Agreement in turn for checking and signing. The Tenancy Agreement may (where applicable) have other documents attached which also require…
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Are electronic signatures legally binding?
Read more: Are electronic signatures legally binding?Yes – On 21 July 2016, the Law society published a practice note titled Execution of a document using an electronic signature. It has been prepared by a joint working party of the Law Society Company Law Committee and the City of London Law Society Company Law and Financial Law Committees (the JWP). The practice note has been developed to provide confidence to party’s wishing to create contracts using electronic signatures and has been approved by leading counsel. Further Reading Law Society – Execution of a document using an electronic signature Section 54(2) Law of Property Act 1925 Section 2…
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We have made an offer to rent a property, do we now need to fill out the Reservation Agreement
Read more: We have made an offer to rent a property, do we now need to fill out the Reservation AgreementNo – not yet. Once received, your offer is sent to the landlord for consideration. Immediately we get a response from the landlord we will contact you again. If the landlord accepts your offer the next step is to reserve the property by completing a Reservation Agreement and paying the Holding Deposit. 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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Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?
Read more: Can I pay more than one months rent in advance?Yes – under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements, rent is always paid in advance – typically monthly for the next rental month. Tenants can at their discretion pay more that one months rent in advance. Where a tenant has a low credit score or fails the affordability assessment, it may be a pre-condition of granting a tenancy that the tenant pays rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy e.g 6 months. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we…
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Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?
Read more: Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?Yes – the landlord’s responsibility for Legionella risk management is summarised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as follows: The legal duty for landlords who provide residential accommodation to consider, assess and control the risks of exposure to Legionella to their tenants is not new. This requirement stems from the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989; Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 makes provision for the legislation to apply to landlords of both business and domestic premises. Further Reading Legionella and landlords’ responsibilities – Health and Safety Executive Legionella Risk Management –…
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I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?
Read more: I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?The pet reference can be provided by your veterinary surgeon. 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 print and sign the tenancy agreement before the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to print and sign the tenancy agreement before the start of the tenancy?No – There is no need to print and sign the Tenancy Agreement. We will send each tenant a copy of the Agreement for electronic signature via our electronic signature software – all tenants must sign the Agreement individually. No paper or wet signature is required. 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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Is there a particular telephone/internet provider for the house we are moving in to?
Read more: Is there a particular telephone/internet provider for the house we are moving in to?No Further Reading Do I need to set up telephone and broadband services at the property? 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 we need to do to ensure we have electricity, gas and hot water as soon as possible?
Read more: What we need to do to ensure we have electricity, gas and hot water as soon as possible?Nothing – the utilities will all be connected at the start of your tenancy. Jungle Property will on your behalf notify, at the commencement of the tenancy, any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. If your property has a prepayment meter to pay for gas or electricity, you will need a payment device (card or key) to use the meter. You should order a new payment device (card or key) from the supplier as soon as you move in to the property. We recommend you do not use…
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How long does it take from viewing a property to moving in?
Read more: How long does it take from viewing a property to moving in?There are many variables that can affect the actual time taken from viewing a property to moving in but as a rough guide allow 7 days – our record is 27 hours! Further Reading How long will the tenant referencing take? 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…