There is no denying that for some the prospect of a garden is a definite plus when searching for a property, but it can lead to an added complication for both tenants and landlords if the upkeep is not maintained or if you are restricted in what you can do to the garden. Here we […]
Can a Tenant Run a Business from My Property?
At the time of writing this, the UK is in the unprecedented situation of being in a lock-down due to the pandemic Covid-19, which has led to a massive increase in people working remotely from home. Obviously, during this time many landlords may choose to overlook any breaches in the Tenancy Agreements but as the […]
Do I need to let my landlord know that I have lost my job?
At the start of a tenancy, the letting agent will have probably requested information from you as the potential tenant. It will have likely included information about employment which would have been used to assess your affordability of the property rent as well as gain an employment reference. But what happens if four months down […]
Who is responsible for:
When it comes to renting a property, liability for things included as part of the tenancy is not always clear cut. Although some responsibilities are black and white there are areas where the lines get blurred. There are many grey areas in terms of who is responsible for what therefore, it is advisable to get […]
Keys and Locks – A guide to your rights
Locks and keys in rented properties can often be a contentious issue, Landlords like to retain control over their properties by holding a set of keys, and tenants don’t like the idea of their landlord, or indeed anyone else, being able to enter their property when they are not there. However, there is a requirement in […]
Tenancy agreements, what you need to know and our top tips on what to look out for
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding document, between landlord and a tenant, that is drawn up to agree on the terms of a tenancy when a property is rented. It is an essential document and you should never move into a property (tenants) or let someone move into your property (landlords) without one. In […]
