Results for tag "Deposit"
18 results found.
Deposit Replacement Schemes; a Landlords Guide
As can be expected a deposit replacement scheme functions somewhat similarly to a traditional security deposit, offering the landlord monetary protection should their tenant fail to pay rent, or da...
September 02, 2021
Lifetime Deposits Sees Renewed Support From Landlords
The National Residential landlords Association has moved to support the plans for lifetime deposits throughout the rental sector. This fresh support has resulted in all aspects of the rental indust...
August 26, 2021
How Do I Dispute a Tenancy Deposit Deduction?
ContentsWhat Is a Tenancy Deposit?Tenancy Deposit Protection SchemesHow Much Can a Landlord Take for a Tenancy Deposit?What Deductions Can Be Made From a Tenancy Deposit?Disputing Deductions Made b...
June 28, 2021
My Landlord Hasn’t Protected My Tenancy Deposit?
Renting comes with many legal obligations for both the tenants and the landlord to uphold. Whilst the tenancy agreement is legally binding and property owners are dependent on the referencing proce...
May 21, 2021
Transferring Deposits Between Landlords
It can be easy understandable for a tenant to begin to question the security of their home if their landlord has decided to sell their rental property. Such a transitional period can curate uncerta...
May 06, 2021
How Do I Challenge a Landlord Over a Deposit?
Naturally landlords seek to safeguard their rental property investment, with various measures such as the deposit schemes being implemented in these efforts. Whilst discussing finances can be...
April 30, 2021
Withholding A Security Deposit: The Rules
Both a landlord and tenants are aware of the need for a security deposit when renting a property. A landlord also knows that it must be stored safely, should anything go wrong at a later date. A de...
March 04, 2021
No Deposit Schemes: A Handy Guide
Times are undoubtedly tough on renters at the moment. One way that’s being investigated in order to ease pressure and to help stimulate the rental market is a no deposit scheme. Here, a tenant pays...
March 04, 2021
Avoiding Tenancy Disputes with Your Landlord
When you’re renting a house or flat you hand over a deposit to the landlord who then returns this when you leave, minus any deductions for damage. Provided you agree to this, everyone goes on...
February 17, 2021
Rental Property Inspection Laws for Landlords
As can be expected landlords will want to ensure that their property is protected during the course of each tenancy. Similarly, to the intent behind taking out landlords...
February 17, 2021
What Does Zero Deposit Mean When Renting?
Many letting agents these days are offering landlords the option of taking up a ‘nil deposit scheme.’ But what is it – and why should you go ahead with it? Also referred to as...
February 16, 2021
Maintenance and Repairs: Tenant Responsibilities
Perhaps the greatest cause of contention and disputes between landlords and their tenants is either party’s responsibility towards repairing the rental property, ...
February 16, 2021
What Is the Tenant Fees Act?
The tenant fees act was introduced in order to level the financial playing field across the private rental sector, safeguarding tenants from historical charg...
February 16, 2021
Is a Holding Deposit Same as a Tenancy Deposit?
You can be forgiven for getting confused over the different types of deposits involved in letting, particularly if this is your first time renting a property. With both a holding deposit, security ...
February 16, 2021
What Is the Maximum Deposit a Landlord Can Take?
To the delight of tenants that already have many overheads and upfront costs to renting, there is a maximum deposit amount a landlord can request from their new residents. ContentsWhat Is the Maxim...
February 15, 2021
Holding Deposit Law for UK Landlords
ContentsHow Do Holding Deposits Work? Do You Get a Holding Deposit Back? Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Holding Deposits Is a Security Deposit a Holding Deposit? Can I Get...
February 12, 2021
Securing a Landlord Mortgage
A ‘landlord’ or Buy to Let mortgage differs considerably from a standard residential mortgage. For a start it is more difficult to obtain and, secondly, it will also prove more expensive. ...
February 11, 2021
Are You Putting Off Tenants With High Upfront Costs?
Naturally, landlords will wish to see maximal rental income to ensure returns on their buy to let investment, however with the private rental sector emerging from the pandemic, leaving&nb...
February 11, 2021