Landlord's Letters: Plugging the communication gap beyween landlords and their tenants for successful property lettings

Description

Many of the problems that arise between landlords and their tenants are caused by ineffective communication. Misunderstandings over contractual rights and obligations, for example relating to property inspection and repairs, can result in situations and incidents that produce, at best, a state of ill-feeling on both sides and, at worst, the breakdown of the relationship between a landlord and their tenant. Letting a tenant know in advance about matters affecting the property and the tenancy can diffuse tension from the start. This book can help you. It contains ready-drafted letters for dealing with commonly-occurring tenancy situations.Clear guidance on when to use each letter and the procedures to follow are included, along with tips and background legal information on tenancy agreements. This second edition has recently been updated to include the new law on Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes, which landlords must comply with. Guidance on when to use each letter and the procedures to follow are included, along with tips and background legal information. More than 80 template letters included for:Vetting your tenantGaining accessRent arrearsResponding to your tenant's requestsComplaints and breach of tenancyHandling noticesCheck-out and deposit return, including using tenancy deposit schemes Landlords: don't have another problem tenancy. Landlord's Letters can help you to say it legally and in time. Valid in England and Wales. Landlord's Letters: ContentsVetting your tenant: tenant verification letters and legal formsGaining access to your property: landlord law and property accessRent arrears: difficult tenants and financeResponding to your tenant's requests: landlord's dutyComplaints and breach of tenancy: difficult tenants and good landlord practiceHandling notices: legal forms and landlord's lettersCheck-out and deposit return: a happy tenancy endingUtility letters: Landlord's friendsLandlord and tenancy Directory