Armstrong Lettings : Landlords Information
Preparing the property for letting
We have found from experience that a good relationship
with tenants is the key to a smooth-running tenancy. As
Property Managers the relationship part is our job, but it
is important that the tenants should feel comfortable in
their temporary home, and that they are receiving value for
their money. Our policy of offering a service of quality and
care therefore extends to our tenant applicants too, and we
are pleased to recommend properties to rent, which conform
to certain minimum standards. Quality properties attract
quality tenants.
General condition
Electrical, gas, plumbing, waste, central heating and hot
water systems must be safe, sound and in good working order.
Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's expense unless
misuse can be established.
Appliances
Similarly, appliances such as washing machine, fridge
freezer, cooker, dishwasher etc. should be in usable
condition. Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's
expense unless misuse can be established.
Decorations
Interior decorations should be in good condition, and
preferably plain, light and neutral.
Furnishings
It is recommended that you leave only minimum furnishings,
and these should be of reasonable quality. It is preferable
that items to be left are in the property during viewings.
If you are letting unfurnished, we recommend that the
property contain carpets, curtains, and a cooker.
Personal items, ornaments etc
Personal possessions, ornaments, pictures, books etc. should
be removed from the premises, especially those of real or
sentimental value. Some items may be boxed, sealed and
stored in the loft at the owner's risk. All cupboards and
shelf space should be left clear for the tenant's own use.
Gardens
Gardens should be left neat, tidy and rubbish-free, with any
lawns cut. Tenants are required to maintain the gardens to a
reasonable standard, provided they are left the necessary
tools. However, few tenants are experienced gardeners, and
if you value your garden, or if it is particularly large,
you may wish us to arrange maintenance - by our regular
gardener.
Cleaning
At the commencement of a tenancy the property must be in a
thoroughly clean condition, and at the end of each tenancy
it is the tenant's responsibility to leave the property in
similar condition. Where they fail to do so, cleaning should
be arranged at their expense.
Mail forwarding
We recommend that you make use of the Post Office
redirection service. Application forms are available at
their counters, and the cost is minimal. It is not the
tenant's responsibility to forward mail.
Information for the tenant
It is helpful if you leave information for the tenant on
operating the central heating and hot water system, washing
machine and alarm system, and the day refuse is collected
etc.
Keys
You should provide one set of keys for each tenant. Where we
are Managing we will arrange to have duplicates cut as
required.
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