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What do you have in place should the tenants damage the property?
Read more: What do you have in place should the tenants damage the property?We have defined (documented) processes in place to manage all aspects of the tenancy and property. The key components for managing damage are: Satisfactory inspection of tenant’s current home (catchment area home owners and tenants only) before the granting of a tenancy Comprehensive tenant referencing through professional referencing service (incl. pet referencing) Detailed tenancy agreement defining the tenant’s liability for damage Detailed (independently compiled) Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report (written and photographic) signed by the tenant at the start of the tenancy Periodic inspections every 3 months Pre Check-Out inspection before the tenancy ends Independent assessment of the property…
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Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?
Read more: Can I claim compensation for unpaid rent from the deposit?Yes – a deposit is held as security for and in respect of the performance by the tenant of ‘all’ the obligations of the tenant in their tenancy agreement. This includes any rent or other money lawfully due or payable by the tenant under tenancy agreement which remains unpaid after the end of the 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 your question…
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Will I be required to pay compensation for minor marks at the end of my tenancy?
Read more: Will I be required to pay compensation for minor marks at the end of my tenancy?No – provided the marks are minor and what would be expected with reasonable use of the premises by the tenant. Further Reading Can I claim compensation for marks or patches left on the wall by the tenant at the end of the tenancy? {Knowledgebase article} Should I touch-up the paint on the walls before the end of my tenancy? {Knowledgebase 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 know how well it answered your question…
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of redecorating the entire room?No A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start In extreme cases a landlord may have a legitimate claim for compensation for redecorating the room. Consider this scenario: Room completely redecorated immediately prior to the start of a tenancy Single occupier with no pets occupies property for a very short period of time Significant damage…
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Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a room?
Read more: Can a landlord charge a tenant for the cost of replacing all flooring in a room?No A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start In extreme cases a landlord may have a legitimate claim for compensation for replacing the flooring in a room. Consider this scenario: Brand new flooring fitted immediately prior to the start of a tenancy Single occupier with no pets occupies property for a very short period…
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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 ordinary operation of natural forces“. The tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear but what is considered ‘reasonable use of the premises’ is dependent on the following: 1. the length of the tenancy – the longer the tenancy the more natural wear 2. the…