A word of advice for first-time tenants

Posted under Advice by Jermaine

It is always exciting to rent a new property, especially for those who have never rented one before. To ensure that your first experience turns out to be pleasant one, you should keep the following infomation in mind.

There are various aspects of property rentals, such as payment of rents, content and inventory of property, landlord’s requirements, etc.  All of which are important for establishing harmonious relations with the landlord.

When confronted with problems like leakages, or breakdown of certain equipment you must bring it to the notice of a landlord, or report it to the letting agent. A timely report helps in resolving any issue quickly and amicably.

You must read and understand tenancy agreement carefully, before signing. Get your doubts cleared by a landlord or agent.

Keep record of Rental Payments

It is safe to keep records of rent payments including amounts, dates and mode of payment. Always insist for a receipt from the landlord. A widely used mode of payment is standing order payment where you instruct your bank to credit your rental payment directly into the landlord’s specified bank account. You also get a clear record of payments in the bank statement which you should preserve. This will help you in resolving any issues related to rental payments.

Treat a property as your own

Every landlord expects that his property remains safe in the hands of tenant. You are therefore responsible to keep the property and all the contents in good condition during the tenure of the tenancy. Your landlord will return the full deposit at the end of your tenancy if his property is undamaged.

By law, a landlord is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the structure and exterior of his property. This covers electricity, fittings, gas and water connections.

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