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HOW DO BRISCOMBE, NUTTER & STAFF ASSESS RENTAL VALUE

Briscombe, Nutter & Staff promise to give a fair market appraisal taking into account the Landlords circumstances, current marketing conditions, and demand. We will always support our valuation with information on similar properties. All of our valuations are confirmed promptly in writing.

HOW DO BRISCOMBE, NUTTER & STAFF SELECT A TENEANT

We will always check prospective tenants credit record, we will take character references from an employer and where possible a previous Landlord.

HOW OFTEN WILL I HEAR FROM BRISCOMBE, NUTTER & STAFF

We recognise that being kept informed in vitally important to the Landlord. Therefore, we will:

1. Provide Landlords with feedback after every tenant viewing.

2. Communicate with Landlords on a monthly basis to update on progress or any outstanding issues (Full management Landlords only).

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE RENT

Briscombe Nutter & Staff collect the rent deposit and the first months rent from tenants before they move in. For full management Landlords we will chase late rent payment no later than the 5th working day after the due date. Subject to payment being received on the date it is due, and upon receipt of cleared funds we will send payment on to you within 48 hours.

WHAT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS APPLY TO GAS AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY

As a Landlord of a residential property you are obliged under the gas safety installation and use regulations 1998 to ensure that all gas appliances in a let property are properly maintained and serviced. There is a legal requirement to have an annual safety test carried out on all gas appliances in the property. Also you must obtain a new certificate every year and the certificate must be issued by a CORGI registered engineer. There are a number of electrical safety regulations applying to residential property, all appliances supplied in a letting must be tested for safety. The fixed installations in the house must also be safe and periodically tested. The Landlord has a legal duty to ensure all appliances are safe eg: fridges, kettles etc (this is called a portable appliance test). All electrical equipment manufactured after January 1995 should carry the CE symbol.

WHO ORGANISES REPAIR WORK

Briscombe Nutter & Staff can order immediate repairs upon receipt of a request from the tenant highlighting a repair needed, subject to the consent of the Landlord, we make a commitment to resolve such repairs within 10 working days. We will address any emergency repairs which render the accommodation unfit for habitation within 24 hours wherever possible.

WHAT IF THERE IS A DISPUTE ABOUT THE DEPOSIT

If you are a full management client Briscombe Nutter & Staff will arbitrate in all tenancy disputes at the end of tenancy in accordance within the tenancy agreement. Disputes are resolved within 30 days of termination of the tenancy, subject to legal action.

WHAT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS APPLY TO FURNITURE AND FITTINGS

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended, place a legal obligation on residential landlords to ensure that upholstered articles meet fire resistance regulations:

1. Regulations apply to beds, mattresses, sofas and other soft furniture.

2. All affected furniture must carry the fire resistance label.

3. Non-compliant furniture must be removed from a property prior to Letting.