The joy of renting

There’s no doubt that renting can be a great long term solution or incredibly convenient for interim periods between moving properties. With your feet firmly under the table and the smug knowledge that somebody else is paying the mortgage, don’t forget to play your part as a good tenant.

• The property may be owned by someone else and even managed by an agency, such as the Bristol Property Centre, but you should still take good care of it. In fact, treat it as if it were your own
• Although the landlord is responsible for the property’s safety and good state of repair, you
are financially responsible for any damage that you, your family or friends cause. So be
respectful, after all it is your home if only on a temporary basis
• Don’t sublet the property to your mates whilst you travel the globe, unless your landlord or
tenancy agreement allows it
• And finally, you are legally obliged to allow your landlord access to the property.
However,there are guidelines they must adhere to such as giving you 24 hours’ notice. Your
landlord can also only visit at what is deemed to be a reasonable time of day. Of course if
we’re talking an emergency then you must allow them immediate access to assess or rectify
the problem

Stick to these basic rules and you’ll have a comfortable home and a happy landlord.