o you have found a tenant and the rent is coming in, what should you do next? You must conduct periodic inspections throughout the tenancy. Doing this will ensure the condition of the property and make sure the tenants are not breaching any of the terms of the tenancy agreement. You can also see the […]
If you rent out a property, then you really should take out insurance to cover you should something go wrong. What if your rented property was flooded? Would you be able to afford to repair the damage and find alternative accommodation for your tenants? Or what if your tenant stopped paying the rent? If you […]
From 1st April 2018, the Government is introducing new energy efficiency requirements that will make it unlawful to let residential properties with an Energy Performance Certificate with a rating of below an E. The new Energy Efficiency rules: The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 established a minimum level of energy […]
WEAR AND TEAR – A GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS… Although there are no exact rules for what is reasonable wear and tear we offer some useful advice to help landlords decide what they feel is fair and what is not when deciding whether anything should be deducted from the deposit when the tenant(s) move out. The […]
Where do I stand if my tenant has moved a partner in? Is my tenant allowed to move their partner in? Can a tenant legally move someone else into a rented property? The answer to this question all depends on the tenancy agreement. If your tenancy agreement states very clearly that the tenancy is a […]
How can I evict a difficult tenant? My tenant is refusing to leave the property – what can I do? My tenant is ignoring my notice. My tenant will not communicate with me. I feel threatened by my tenant. Does this sound familiar? It’s not a pleasant situation to be in, and can be extremely […]
I cannot get into my property as my tenant has changed the locks, where do I stand? This is quite an emotive issue, and not one that has any ‘hard and fast’ rules. Landlords rightly feel that this is wrong as they ultimately own the property; tenants feel they should be able to make small […]
As a landlord, attracting a good quality tenant is important. A good tenant is not necessarily just based on paying the rent on time; it’s more than that. A good tenant is someone you trust, who suits the house, and who communicates with the landlord or the letting agency. Landlords will have different criteria depending […]
If your tenant(s) leaves the property they are renting before the tenancy has ended and without advising you the landlord or your agent, this is known as abandonment. This is a massive problem for landlords for the following reasons: The tenant(s) still has a legal tenancy Can return and take up residence at any time […]
SOMETIMES landlords find themselves dealing with tragic events which can throw up myriad practical issues to deal with you may not have been expecting. We hope you will never have to deal with this situation but a tenant passing away is a good example – this can be a very difficult time for the tenant’s […]
What would you do if your tenant suddenly stopped paying the rent? This is the number one concern for landlords! Especially if you have a mortgage to pay and other expenses such as insurance and maybe utilities depending on the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. Just because your tenant is not paying doesn’t mean that […]
You go to visit your tenants to carry out an inspection and make sure that they are happy and comfortable in the property – and you are greeted at the door by their cute new puppy. You know that the Tenancy Agreement states that they cannot have a pet and they have not sought your […]
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