If a Cooker and fridge freezer is part of the furnishings at the start of the tenancy and is listed as in inventory as clean and good working condition, it is the responsibility of the Tenant or the landlord to repair either item if it breaks down? i.e. what is fair wear and tear?

The Guild of Residential Landlords has just added information to their website regarding training on the subject of  Mastering Inventories, Deposits and Damage Disputes in Wales. Course content includes: Purpose of an inventory and its role in the letting process Independence and accuracy Best practice and achieving consistency Crucial tenant check in and out procedures Terms of Business, duty of care and rights of the inventory...

Dear Adrian, I have a tenants in a 3 bedroom semi detached house and they have asked me to deal with a wasp nest in the shed. Am I responsible or are the tenants? Many thanks

A perhaps surprisingly common question we get is what is the position where the police break down a tenants door? Who should pay? Compensation Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), codes of practice are created. Code of Practice “B” deals with entry and searching of premises. Note 6A states: Whether compensation is appropriate depends on the circumstances in each case. Compensation for damage caused when effecting...

In a very important case, (Warren v. Keen [1953] 3 W.L.R. 702), Denning L.J. explained the definition of “tenant like manner” ... Please login or signup to continue reading this...