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Unauthorised Erection of Satellite Dish*
Every year thousands of Tenants install Satellite dishes. Whilst they may be in breach of the property covenants, there is an argument that their installation provides a letting advantage. One must check covenants and decide whether you require the tenant remove the dish.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE CHECK
Housing Act 1988
? Compliant
• supports Ground 12 (breach of tenancy)
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Alterations / Fixtures
? Correctly framed
• tenant cannot alter without consent
• satellite dish = fixture / alteration
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Restrictive Covenant / Lease Position
“usually in breach”
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Tenant Fees Act 2019
? Compliant
• no unlawful charge
• cost recovery framed correctly
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Overall Compliance Status
? Legally safe and enforceable
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Fit for Habitation|March 2019 The ACT is intended to define minimum standards a rental property MUST
be and makes a clearer pathway way for Tenants to be compensated|https://www.pims.co.uk/fit_for_habitation_act_march_2019/
Guarantor|The person who provides a guarantee and promises to make payment good should the person responsible for the agreement fail|http://www.pims.co.uk/guarantors/
MEES|The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Landlords are charged with the requirement to bring their rental property to a minimum EPC rating of E. Property with F and G rating will effectively be banned from the rental market April 2018 |http://www.pims.co.uk/epc/
Section 11|Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 places an obligation on the landlord to maintain the structure and exterior of the property, including installations for the supply of water, gas and electricity, heating systems, drainage and sanitary appliances|http://www.pims.co.uk/landlord-section-11-repairs/
serving date|This date is the date deemed received at the property - as an example if posted allow for posting days|/serving-notice-on-a-tenant-delivery-days/
Tenancy Application|The objective of vetting is to empower yourself so you can make an informed decision as to the calibre of the prospective person. Making your decision on facts and figures is invaluable and this is why you should always take references. The application form also provides you with permission to perform credits. This form details all the information you should ever require deal with most eventualities including absconding tenants|http://www.pims.co.uk/doc/57/
Tenant Fees|From June 2019 where renting properties in England gone are the days of charging for admin, letting fees, vetting, references,
inventory, check in, check out, cleaning, pet insurance or ANY other fee
that is not explicitly permitted within the legislation. |https://www.pims.co.uk/ban_letting_fees_act_2019/