I said no dogs, now they want one offering more rent, but I can’t increase it for a year!
8:48 AM, 29th May 2015, 11 years ago
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Tenants moved in a few weeks ago, I stipulated no dogs, they now want to get a puppy saying it will help there autistic child.
They’ve offered a large extra deposit and a £30 PCM increase in rent. But I’m not not allowed to increase the rent during the first year of the tenancy.
Is there any way around this.
Peter
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9:52 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Not allowed? By whom?
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9:52 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Peter,
How about ending the current tenancy, by full & mutual agreement, & write a new one with both parties interests encapsulated within?
John 29.5.15
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9:56 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
If you are happy in principle to accept the tenant’s offer, or wish to make one of your own, then a new tenancy is probably the only way to go. Make sure it’s all in writing though, so there’s no doubt the tenant agrees.
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10:14 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Hi Peter,
I had a similiar situation with a tenant who wanted a dog. I agreed to this.
The dog was clean and so was the tenant. However when she left the property the carpets smelled. It took me numerous tins of baking powder to get rurid of the smell.
My advice is refuse animals at the property!
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 2
10:45 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “sajed khan” at “29/05/2015 – 10:14“:
This is not the right advice in this instance Sajed. They are offering a larger deposit and more rent. Rather that than a void period and with the larger deposit, Peter should be covered for cleaning the carpets in due course.
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10:48 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Peter – new contract by mutual consent and make particular reference to the dog in terms of deducting from the deposit for damage and cleaning. Also specifically mention behaviour and barking.
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11:05 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
If you agree with their offer then go for it. Just simply agree an amendment to the terms of the tenancy and ensure the amendments are agreed in writing. No need to enter into a new tenancy just simply amend it.
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11:43 AM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “John Dixon” at “29/05/2015 – 09:52“:
Probably a clause in the contract.
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1:07 PM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
I agree
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5:06 PM, 29th May 2015, About 11 years ago
Hi Tom,
I appreciate your comments. However the carpets were cleaned twice. Once by my tenant and 2nd I arranged for this. The odour did not go away. I used baking powder which was recommended to treat it which eventually worked. But caused alot of stress money.
Peter may I ask why you said no to a dog in the first place?