Posts Tagged ‘landlord’

 

What is a private landlord responsible for?

November 18, 2010
by James Tilley

The landlord is responsible for:

  • heating and hot water installation
  • baths, sinks, basins and other sanitary installations
  • the structure of the exterior of the property
  • repairs
  • safety of gas and electrical appliances
  • The landlord must ensure that any furniture that he or she supplies meets fire resistant requirements
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    What rights do both the landlord and tenant have?

    November 18, 2010
    by James Tilley

    The landlord or his agents have the right to access the property at reasonable times during the day to carry out repairs for which he or she is responsible for and inspect the condition and state of the property. 24 hours written notice to inspect the property must be given unless in case of a emergency when the landlord or agent can enter immediately. Arrangement for access to the property must be written into the contract.

    Tenants have the right to possess and enjoy the property during the tenancy without any interruption from the landlord. This clause does not limit any of the rights made under this agreement that the tenant has allowed the landlord/landlady to exercise. Neither does it prevent the landlord from taking lawful steps to enforce these rights if the tenant should break any of the terms of the agreement

     

     

     

    If the contract is joint the answer is no. The landlord/agent will obviously want to inspect the house and check all rent is paid etc. before returning your deposits. If there is no joint contract, it may be possible for you to come to an arrangement for the early return of the deposit.   You can seek advice from the Student Accommodation Centre

     

     

     
     

    How can I obtain a landlord’s reference?

    November 17, 2010
    by James Tilley

    If you are leaving Halls of Residence and moving into Private Housing and require a landlord’s reference, please send an e-mail to o.ambali@imperial.ac.uk with your CID number and hall you were staying in for your time at Imperial College.