My tennant... what do you think???

elli1_2

Always, always get a credit check on your tenant before they move in and to help you decide if you want to let the property them - it will give you more background information on them than they usually tell you such as linked addresses CCJ's etc and depending on type of report ordered a credit score which you can use to make a balanced decision as to whether to take them on as tenants also when something like this happens perhaps a linked address you can contact them at to find out what is going on! - I use www.credit-check-services.co.uk.

sooz

tbs624 wrote: »

Slight diversion from OP's query but your LA is extreme - tenants being expected to notify absences of just a fortnight is over prescriptive IMO and conducting inspections every other month is far too intrusive. (The LA also does not have a right to let themselves in "with an access key" for any inspections unless a T is happy for them to do so.)

The fortnight absence requirement is usually due to contents & buildings insurance T&C's. Most of the companies I've used for insurance have this clause - whether for tenanted properties or my own home.

The bi monthly inspections do sound excessive.

HockeyDuo8083

We don't think it's extreme, they are a very reliable company and it has given us peace of mind. Further to that we are informed in writing prior to any inspection which is fine.

Having rented for the last 8 years they are the only LA who have actually given two hoots about the flat and us so I am quite happy to cooperate! After all they are the ones that sort everything out if we have a problem.

Will be glad however to not have to bother with renting etc when we move next month!

bdl1brick

Wouldn't the simpliest thing be to just have a chat with her and ask her why she is not living there??

tbs624

sooz wrote: »

The fortnight absence requirement is usually due to contents & buildings insurance T&C's. Most of the companies I've used for insurance have this clause - whether for tenanted properties or my own home.

Thanks for your reponse Sooz . I'm aware of insurance cover requirements - not sure which company you use/have used but my own experience has been that it's more usual for it to be 30 days continuous absence, hence why I felt 14 days was over prescriptive.

tbs624

elli1 wrote: »

Always, always get a credit check on your tenant before they move in and to help you decide if you want to let the property them - it will give you more background information on them than they usually tell you such as linked addresses CCJ's etc and depending on type of report ordered a credit score which you can use to make a balanced decision as to whether to take them on as tenants also when something like this happens perhaps a linked address you can contact them at to find out what is going on! - I use .........

Sniff...sniff......:spam:??? I may be wrong, but is this a bit of self-promotion, as you've also highlighted a linked rental site in another thread?

Geenie

You will have problems with insurance if the house is not occupied. It is one thing to be away for a few weeks, another not to be living there.

I had a similar problem with a house I am letting at the moment. The previous tenants were lovely, but they were never there!! This sounds great on paper, as no wear and tear, but it was having an effect on the insurance, plus the security and well being of the property was starting to concern me. I didn't feel I could go snooping around, but at the same time I was worried about a burst pipe or something else happening whilst they were away for 4 months at a time......something I was not aware of I might add, when they took on the place.

I would not renew the contract, even though the tenant is paying, until you find out what is happening as to moving in. An empty house is vulnerable, plus I want it used.