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Dilapidations or Damage Eviction
Wear and Tear Penalties
Any disrepair or damage to a property that the
Tenant is responsible for.
The day to day deterioration of a property through
normal use. This is different from dilapidations or
damage.
Inventory
A list of the contents and condition of the
property. Check this as soon as you move in as
you could be charged for any damage that was
there when you moved in if you don’t tell the
landlord. If there isn’t one, write your own and
send it to the landlord.
Quiet Enjoyment
All assured shorthold tenants have a statutory
Right to Quiet Enjoyment. This doesn’t mean
if you are noisy or cause a disturbance to your
neighbours, but to you being able to live in the
property without disturbance from the landlord that
could interfere with the peace and comfort of the
tenant, e.g. harassment or illegal eviction.
When a landlord has to get permission from the
courts to get you to leave a property.
A fee or charge for violating terms.
Rent Arrears
Where rent has not been paid by the due date. If
you leave the property with rent arrears, you may
find it difficult to rent another property.
Fixtures and Fittings
Items usually provided in the property such as
curtains, carpets, light fittings, kitchen units and
appliances. Furnishings/furniture or other items
provided by the Landlord at the property such as
tables, chairs and beds.
Early Release
When a tenant asks for permission to end a
tenancy before it is due to expire.
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