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Tenants, What Is Expected Of You?
So you've found your ideal property to rent in Putney, your dream town-house to rent in Twickenham, your bijou flat in Barnes or your Rococo rented flat in Richmond. Well done. But now your work begins.
What work? Well, keeping an eye on your new rented home. Whilst you aren't responsible for fixing any faults that occur during your tenancy, you are responsible for reporting them. If you notice a damp patch, act on it.
Ring your letting agent if the property is managed or notify your landlord if it isn't. Let them know where the problem is and when you spotted it. That way repairs can begin sooner and you don't risk getting billed for a long-standing fault when you move out. If you don't let the landlord know about a problem until it's time to move out, you could be billed for it as damage.
So whilst it isn't your property, you need to care for it as if it were. Keep an eye out for damp, watch out for mould especially in kitchens and bathrooms, look out for paper starting to peel away from the wall and tell your agent or landlord about it. If you think you notice a leak from a tap or toilet, tell someone straightaway. Water damage is serious and costly so keep an eye out for it at all times.
If you notice any electrical problems ring the agent or landlord immediately. We once noticed a nasty fish smell when we plugged in a laptop in one flat. We unplugged it and rang the agent who sent out an electrician. It turned out the wiring in the walls was Bakelite and was arcing. If we'd continued to use the socket we would have had a wall fire. If carpets start to fray, tell the agent straightaway or risk being billed for it when you leave.
Look carefully for all faults, scuffs, marks and chips when you check out the independent inventory and make sure the condition of the property does not deteriorate any further. If you make any chips in doors, scuffs on walls, scratches on glass, you will have to pay for it. So be careful as you live in your home and treat it as if it were your own.
If you choose to put up pictures, ensure that when you move out no-one can tell that it was there. Fill in any holes and repaint the walls to the standard it was when you moved in. If you are given permission to redecorate, you must unless the landlord says otherwise, put the room back to its original decoration before you move out.
You aren't expected to live as if you were living in a show home. Normal wear and tear is expected, but you must also take care of your rented property. Use your common sense and if something breaks, let the agent know so that they can fix it.
Author Resource:-
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