Why a Guarantor?
A guide to being a Guarantor This document forms part of a series produced by K&G Lettings Limited, which are designed to explain and guide tenants through the process of renting a property. Often when renting a property a tenant will be asked to provide aGuarantor; Landlords and Letting agents often look more favourably on prospective […]
What to do when your tenancy comes to an end?
Introduction K&G lettings Limited are often asked by tenants what happens at the end of the fixed term of their tenancy agreement. This article is designed to answer this question for current and future tenants, with the aim of providing a hassle free service for our tenants. When renting a property a from K&G Lettings […]
What to do if a pipe bursts or begins to leak?
Introduction A burst or leaking pipe can result in extensive damage to both a property and the belongings contained within it. This short article aims to provide you with the information needed to minimise the effect of a burst or leaking pipe. Summary: If you have a leaking or burst pipe: Turn off the main […]
A Tenant’s Guide: What is inventory?
Introduction The inventory: is an essential document when letting a property. details the condition of items provided by the Landlord. provides an objective record which can be used should there be a dispute of damage to items within the property. Background An inventory – also known as a schedule of condition – is a key […]
What are Periodic Tenancies?
These are tenancies that have gone past the fixed term and are now into “periods”. A period being the time the rent is paid. i.e. every month or every 2 months etc. Notice can be served on the tenants and again you must give at least 2 months notice, but you must ensure that the […]
A Tenant’s guide: Section 8 Notice
Introduction A Section 8 notice is used to serve notice of the intent to seek possession of a property as a tenant has breached the terms of their tenancy. A Section 8 notice is often termed the fault based possession notice and can be used for both Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements. If […]
Preparing your home for winter
Winter is rapidly approaching and along with it comes certain hazards for you and your home. To ensure you continue to have a hassle free letting we have prepared some advice and checks that we recommend you undertake. These should ensure that you get through winter without any problems and continue to enjoy your home. […]
Preparing your home for summer
This document gives you some helpful tips to prepare you home in summer, to ensure that it continues to be maintained to a high standard. 1. Check your heating works. It is unlikely that you will need it for several months but, it is always better to be prepared. We recommend that mid way through […]
Tenant Safety Tips
We are always trying to help our tenants and offer a hassle free service. To help our tenants, we are created some top tips for the safety and security of your person and your home. Fire Safety Tips 1. Don’t smoke if you are in bed, or if you are likely to fall asleep on […]
A Tenant’s Guide to Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. It is a busy and stressful time. It can also be a time when there is an increased chance of fire, particularly from Christmas Trees. To help our tenants and their families remain safe over the holiday period we have put together these tips on Christmas Tree […]
