Property Management and Letting Terms
G.B. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LETTINGS (hereinafter referred to as “The Company”) will take steps to promote and protect the interest of the Landlord in the property to be let, all lettings are to be made in accordance with the Landlords instructions to The Company. All viewings will be accompanied.
It is the Landlords responsibility to ensure that the contents left at the property and the structure of the property are fully insured and to inform any Mortgagee of the property of the proposed letting and to obtain the Mortgage providers prior approval to the particular type of letting, ensuring that all requirements of the Mortgagee have been complied with before any letting takes place. The Company requests a copy of the permission given to ensure compliance with the terms set out by the Mortgagee.
The Landlord may instruct The Company to use his Solicitor for the preparation of all legal documentation in respect of the proposed Tenancy Agreement and subsequent costs will be borne by the Landlord. Alternatively The Company is able to prepare the standard Tenancy Agreement documentation in compliance with the Landlord’s instruction. The Company will sign the Tenancy Agreement on behalf of the Landlord.
It is the Landlord's responsibility to ensure that all furniture included or which may become included within the letting complies with all current and future Fire Resistance Regulations contained in Regulation 14 of the 1988 Fire and Furnishing Regulations Act also the Landlord must ensure the electrical installation at the property complies with Electrical Safety Regulations 1994. It is the Landlord’s responsibility to ensure all gas appliances are fitted and serviced in accordance with the Gas Safety Regulations 1994. The Company is able to provide information and assistance with these matters.
The Company will take no responsibility for any default by the tenant for non-payment of rent or any action that contravenes the terms of the tenancy agreement, and will not accept any costs in cases of removing the tenant or tenant’s possessions from the property. The Company can accept no responsibility or liability in respect of any action, damage or accident that may be related to the property, tenants, invitees or any other person or animal. The Company is able to provide information in respect of various insurance packages in relation to any of the aforementioned issues.
The Company does not become involved with any tax payments to the Inland Revenue, except in the case of Non-Resident Landlords where no exemption forms are in existence.