Start of Tenancy
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If I cancel before the commencement date of the tenancy what costs will I incur?
Read more: If I cancel before the commencement date of the tenancy what costs will I incur?The Holding Deposit will be refunded less any reasonable costs, the sum total of which may equate to or exceed the amount of the Holding Deposit. The reasonable costs includes losses for potential rent. Losses for potential rent calculated on a daily basis as follows: Monthly Rent (£) multiplied by 12 (months) divided by 365 (days). The period for calculation of losses for potential rent will begin on the date this agreement is signed and dated (Dated) and will end when any of the circumstances in section 3 of these Terms and Conditions occurs. Still not answered your question? We…
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Where it says Landlord/Agent initials – this has been marked with a tick rather than the initials – is this correct?
Read more: Where it says Landlord/Agent initials – this has been marked with a tick rather than the initials – is this correct?Yes – it matters not whether initials or a tick are used in the footer of each page of the tenancy agreement the effect is the same: As an indication that the person signing the agreement has read, understood and agreed with the contents of that page – as the IP address and precise time (timestamp) of each tick is recorded along with the IP address and timestamp of the signature, this is sufficient evidence it has been initialled/ticked by the same person who signed the tenancy agreement. As an indication no extra pages have added into the tenancy agreement after…
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The Agent will not be managing the property – so why is the Agent signing the contract?
Read more: The Agent will not be managing the property – so why is the Agent signing the contract?A condition of the Client Agreement between the landlord and agent is that the agent is responsible for preparing and signing as agent for the landlord a 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 your question…
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Do Jungle Property check the property before the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Do Jungle Property check the property before the start of the tenancy?Yes – as part of the preparation for the start of a tenancy we visit the property approximately 3 working days before the start of the tenancy. During the visit we check the following: Health and safety hazards Operation of appliances and equipment Operation of alarms Check manufacturer’s instructions for any appliances and equipment left at the property. Electrical equipment must have required documents, instructions and safety information Check keys work and sufficient keys available Gas Safety Record available Receipts or settled invoices for any professional cleaning services available Location of electricity/gas/oil/water meters and isolators Floor plan available Photographs up…
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Do I need a carbon monoxide detector for an unused fireplace?
Read more: Do I need a carbon monoxide detector for an unused fireplace?Yes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 states that there must be a carbon monoxide alarm in a room that ‘contains a solid fuel burning combustion appliance’. The law does not allow for not having a carbon monoxide alarm if the appliance is not used. Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) guidance is that ‘a non-functioning purely decorative fireplace would not constitute a solid fuel burning combustion appliance‘. This implies that a fireplace that is ‘capable’ of functioning would constitute a solid fuel burning combustion appliance. Further Reading The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations…
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The applicant has not been found on the electoral roll should I be concerned?
Read more: The applicant has not been found on the electoral roll should I be concerned?In isolation, the fact that the applicant has not been found on the electoral roll tells us very little about the applicant’s suitability for a tenancy. Considered alongside other referencing information this helps confirm the identifty and profile of the applicant e.g. does the applicant have any accounts (bank, utility etc.) open at the address they say they are living at? There are three reasons why the applicant may not appear on the electoral register: The applicant has not registered to vote. The applicant has registered to vote but opted out of the ‘open register’ – the version of the…
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Can I let my leasehold property for short-term (holiday) lets?
Read more: Can I let my leasehold property for short-term (holiday) lets?Probably not. Lease Covenants Check the terms of your lease and if the lease states that you should not use the property for any purpose other than a private unit in the occupation of one family only then short-term holiday lets will not be permissible. There have been a few recent (2018) cases that make it clear short lets breach common lease covenants. Nemcova v Fairfield Rents Ltd [2016] UKUT 303 (LC) For the covenant within the lease to be observed, the occupier for the time being must be using it as his or her private residence. For a property to…
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The tenancy agreement does not state how much notice my landlord must give me, why?
Read more: The tenancy agreement does not state how much notice my landlord must give me, why?The minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant to end a tenancy is governed by law – not the contract (Tenancy Agreement). If the landlord requires possession of the property without giving any reason they must serve a Section 21 notice giving the tenant at least 2 months notice. (Can only be used for a shorthold tenancy) If the landlord wants possession of the property before the end of the fixed term of the tenancy they must serve a Section 8 notice giving the tenant at least 14 days notice citing one or more of the 17 grounds…
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What is a CCJ?
Read more: What is a CCJ?County Court judgments (CCJs) are legal decisions handed down by the County Court. Judgments for monetary sums are entered on the statutory Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines, which is checked by credit reference agencies to assess the credit-worthiness of individuals. 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 an agent take 6 months rent in advance and still insist rent is paid monthly?
Read more: Can an agent take 6 months rent in advance and still insist rent is paid monthly?{This is an approach used by some agents for tenants who are considered risky to ensure the rent is paid} Yes – agents can take rent in advance for the entire fixed term and still insist the tenant pays rent each month. However there are some pitfalls to adopting this approach that could prove costly for the landlord: (a) the performance of any obligations of the tenant, or (b) the discharge of any liability of his, arising under or in connection with the tenancy. [Housing Act 2004 Section 213 (8)] In this scenario a landlord or his agent can refer…