Do you self manage SOME or ALL of your Tenancies ?
If so you should now be dealing with Priority Tasks arising from the Rent Reform Act
The next 2 priorities are
3. Decide on your Pet Policy.
You will have 42 days to respond to a tenant request to keep a pet and you must not unreasonably refuse permission. Some properties will be a clear cut No Pets Policy due to restrictions in the lease. Others however will require careful consideration.
The tenant must provide details of the type of animal, breed and age. Clarkes advice is to have a clear policy that allows pets that are suited to the size, location and amenities of your property provided reasonable conditions are met, for example
The tenant must ensure:
The Clarkes Pet Policy goes further to address to insurance, damage and cleaning requirements.
4. Take Out Rent Protection Insurance
If this specialist insurance is available on your tenancy, you should seriously consider taking out a policy. This serves as the primary countermeasure to the removal of the Section 21 'fast-track' tenant eviction process.
Clarkes are undertaking this work and all other matters under the Rent Reform Act for the tenancies we manage for our Landlords. If you require some one off assistance for Tenancies you manage or wish to discuss a Managed Service please get in touch on 01202 533377 or lettings@clarkesproperties.co.uk