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What you need to know about boiler pressure
A gas boiler breakdown means no hot water and no heating… which is never a good thing. Your boiler can stop working for several reasons, one being because your boiler pressure is too low or too high.
It’s fairly simple to find out if a problem with the pressure is why your boiler has stopped working. And there are some easy ways you can try to fix the problem yourself.
Landlords have the discretion to choose tenants provided they do not violate discrimination rules
Landlords have the discretion to choose tenants provided they do not violate discrimination rules.
Under these rules certain “protected characteristics” such as age, sex and pregnancy or maternity leave are safeguarded against discrimination.
When selecting tenants, landlords must not refuse an applicant based on their inclusion in one of these protected categories.
Can you change the rent due date?
It’s not widely known that, under common law, tenants’ rent is technically due in arrears.
However, the tenant is required to pay rent in advance because the tenancy agreement, which they have signed, stipulates this condition.
11 Tips for Tenant Applicants
Once you have found a property that you are happy to rent take swift action and use our 11 Tips for Tenant Applicants.
Bed Bugs: Landlord or Tenant Responsibility?
With bed bugs recently making headlines, now is an opportune moment to delve deeper into this troublesome pest issue.
Similar to bacteria, bed bugs are developing resistance to commonly used chemical treatments. This resistance is compounded by increased travel post-COVID and prolonged insect lifespan due to climate change.
Condensation and How To Beat It
‘Condensation dampness’ is a condition that affects millions of homes in the UK. Whether you are a Landlord or a Tenant this guide should help you control and prevent condensation and mould within your property.
Top tips to keep your home protected in winter
This article highlights the best ways to reduce the risk of future problems and unnecessary expenses with some handy advice for protecting your home in these colder months.
Your tenants e-bike batteries could cause serious Fires!
E-bikes and e-scooters have been associated with more than a hundred fires already this year, some of which have been fatal.
The Guardian reported in May 2023 that there had been 102 fires associated with e-bikes and scooters so far, with at least 190 injured and eight people killed.
Our Top Tips for First Time Renters
You have finally decided to fly the nest, leave the safety of your parents’ home and move into your first rented property.
This can be a very exciting time, but also quite daunting.
There are so many things to consider and it is easy to overlook some of the less obvious ones – luckily we are here to help with our top tips for first time renters.
Pests in Rented Property: Who Takes Charge?
It’s a fact of life that pests and vermin can sometimes invade your living space – whether this be annoying insects, rodents scurrying around, or other unwanted creatures. But who bears the responsibility for tackling these unwelcome guests in a rented property?
Rent Arrears & Debt Extension
A new scheme will commence in England and Wales on the 4th of May under...
Horizon Lets Top 10 Tips for Fire Safety
Having smoke alarms fitted and testing these regularly. It could be a good idea to set yourself a weekly reminder to test the alarms and ensure that you never take out the batteries, even if it were to go off unintentionally!
Noisy Neighbours Tenant Advice
If your neighbour is making a noise that is causing you distress you are...
Getting the Most Out Of Your Viewings
It is not always easy but when you are hunting for a house, whether it be as a potential landlord or tenant looking for a new home but try not to get too attached early on. Horizon Lets have some top tips to help you get the most out of any visit so that your heart doesn’t overrule your head and cause you to overlook any problems. The way to ensure you make the right decision is to view as many properties as possible, gain experience in viewing and understand what information you should be gathering. You can also use the tools which you have before you physically view the property such as Street View and Google Earth which can give you a good insight.
Tenant Moving Out Information
As tenants your responsibility doesn’t end when you decide to leave the...
