Landlords take deposits from tenants as insurance against breaching the tenancy agreement, like failing to pay rent, repairing damage and cleaning up when they move on.
Damp, condensation and mould
Damp, condensation and mould is a common problem in many rental homes – especially older properties that lack ventilation.
Dealing with stuff tenants leave behind
Tenants are always moving out and leaving stuff behind – from bags of rubbish and odd socks to sofas and sun beds.
Landlord’s right to enter a property
Landlords need to know the ins-and-outs of their rights to enter rental property once tenants have moved in to avoid claims of harassment.
What is normal wear and tear?
Landlords can charge a tenant for damage to a rental property that goes beyond normal or fair wear and tear.
Who pays for rental property damage?
Who pays for putting right damage at a rental property depends on what has gone wrong.
Choosing a letting agent
Good letting agents will offer a range of services, from tenant sourcing to day-to-day property management.
How to take a letting property inventory
Taking an inventory when a tenant moves in to a home is one of the cornerstones of sound letting property management.
Taking a deposit dispute to adjudication
Tenants who disagree with a landlord keeping a deposit when they leave a property can opt to take the dispute to independent resolution through a free adjudication service.
Points to prove when retaining a deposit
Paying for damage to a buy to let home is one of the major sources of friction between landlords and tenants.
