In the past, lessors have been able to decline pets at their properties for no reasons. However, from 1st October 2022, a lessor cannot simply refuse a request for a pet without a prescribed reason as permitted under the RTRA…
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A Lease can be written for any period of time, as long as both parties (owner and tenant) agrees. A standard lease term appears to be 12 months; however, often a 6-month lease is negotiated to suit either party. We often recommend to…
There is quite a lot pf paperwork involved with placing a new tenant, and your Agent takes care of it all for you. The three most important documents are: General Tenancy Agreement (RTA Form 18a) – Commonly known as the ‘Lease’, this details…
A Lease Agreement can be signed by several tenants. Each tenant takes on equal responsibility for the Lease Agreement. A Change of Shared Tenancy is where the tenants’ names on a lease agreement are changed due to tenants moving out…
The General Tenancy Agreement (‘Lease’) is a legal document that is governed by strict legislation. If a special condition is added that contradicts the legislation, the legislation overrides the special condition which becomes null and void. Owners should therefore be…
No, they don’t. A Management Agreement states that the agent can sign official RTA forms on the owner’s behalf. Therefore, where there is provision for the ‘Owner’ to sign, the Agent signs as their representative.
The short answer is ‘No’. Rental property owners are subject to anti-discrimination laws that state you cannot refuse a tenant based on such factors as religion, sex, and age. If your property is more suited to a certain section of…