Landlord Advice

Letting Agent in Portstewart

  • Landlords: Rent & Repairs

    3rd January 2019

    An agreed rent must be paid on time and if this is not done landlords may take court action to have tenants evicted. If a person pays weekly rent, a rent book must be provided. It may be possible for tenants to seek housemates to move in as subtenants or lodgers. It is vital to ask a landlord's p...

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  • Landlords: Notice & Eviction

    3rd January 2019

    A tenancy runs until it is ended by a tenant or landlord through agreed surrender of the property, a notice being served, or eviction. Tenants on fixed-terms can only end the tenancy during that time if their agreement says so, dependent upon the agreed notice period. From the date the fixed-ter...

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  • Landlord Responsibilities

    3rd January 2019

    With rights come responsibilities and tenants must keep within the terms of their rental agreement, which may have specific clauses inserted. General conditions mean rent should be paid, in full and on-time, bills sorted, good care taken of the property, tenants and visitors must behave responsi...

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  • Types of Tenancy

    3rd January 2019

    The vast majority of people who rent their home are on assured short hold tenancies (AST), but other agreements do exist which afford different levels of rights. For tenants who are not on an AST, if they are a council or housing association tenant then they may be on a secured or assured tenanc...

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  • Landlord Frequently Asked Questions

    3rd January 2019

    01. How do I improve the chances of letting out my property? Properties should be; clean, decorate before they look tired, preferably in light neutral tones. Decent floor coverings are a must. Vacant properties without curtains, light fittings, adequate power points and smoke alarms indicate an ...

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