Reasonably Clean and Reasonably Tidy Condition – What does this mean? Under Section 40(1)(e)(iii) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) the tenant is required to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition and to arrange for the removal from the premises of all rubbish. During a tenancy the tenant is expected to […]
What is a Fixed Term Tenancy
What is a fixed Term Tenancy? A fixed term tenancy means a tenancy for a fixed length of time, during the tenancy neither the tenant nor the landlord can give notice to the other to terminate the tenancy. However there are exceptions; 1.If the Landlord and the Tenant mutually agree on a shorter period the […]
New Quality Standards for Renting
New Quality Standards for Renting If the changes go ahead, all rental properties would have to meet new insulation standards and be fitted with smoke alarms. This would ensure that all tenants can live in safer, warmer and healthier homes. Insulation and smoke alarms Under proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords would have to make […]
Mould and Dampness
Check for signs of mould and dampness before moving in Before you move into the property, you and the landlord should inspect the property together and note any damage in a property inspection report (part of the tenancy agreement). Use the inspection to look for any signs of mould or damp, and raise any concerns you […]
Landlord Protection Insurance
At Hollie Joss We use Real Landlord Protection Insurance which is as close as we can get to a rental guarantee. You should be receiving rent on your property unless it is vacant due to tenants giving notice. Landlord Protection Insurance is your key “risk management” tactic when owning Residential Investment Properties, but it is not […]
