Why a landlord’s 31 house rules were 30 too many
Daniel Cobb property management service provides a stress free approach to letting your property
Letting Agent Daniel Cobb believes that landlords can avoid stress by employing a property management service.
When Londoner Laura Evelyn went to view a room for rent, she was shocked to receive a list of 31 house rules from the landlord. These included fines of £100 for using extra heaters in the bedrooms, penalties for leaving dishes in the sink, and a 15-minute limit for showers. The time allocated for cooking was just 30 minutes and tenants were only allowed visitors if they had been approved by the landlord, two weeks in advance. Needless to say, she didn’t take the room.
While it’s hard to feel sympathy for a landlord who sets such draconian rules, the responsibilities involved in letting a property can at times feel quite overwhelming, and the stress can lead to bizarre behaviour such as this.
At Daniel Cobb we understand the pressures landlords are under, and that’s why our property management service is designed to relieve you of many of the tasks and burdens you face when you let your property. We are a London lettings agency that puts family values at the heart of everything we do. We’ll look after your property as if it were our own: taking care of all the legal aspects, carrying out regular inspections, dealing with routine maintenance and responding to emergencies.
Our rental valuations, carried out by ARLA-qualified agents, are based on careful market research, taking into consideration rents that have been achieved for properties nearby. When we visit your property we will discuss your specific requirements, including the type of tenant you want. We’ll also offer advice on preparing your house or apartment for viewings, as well as dealing with vital documentation, such as the energy performance certificate (EPC) and gas safety certificate.
Your property will be marketed through an effective combination of online promotion, press advertising and high quality printed materials. Once you have found your ideal tenant, we’ll run a thorough background check and then, if you are happy, we’ll prepare the tenancy agreement and inventory. We can even help if you are based outside the UK, guiding you through the complexities of obtaining non-resident landlord (NRL) approval from the tax authorities (after which you’ll be able to claim rent free of UK taxes).
Reagan Cheeseman Property Management Team Leader describes Daniel Cobb's hands on approach to how we manage properties "We know each landlord, property and tenancy are completely unique which is why we don't offer a one size fits all approach to the way we look after our clients' properties. Being part of an independent Letting Agent means that we have lots of flexibility and can tailor our services to suit each of our clients needs, to make sure that they truly feel they have left their property in a safe pair of hands when they instruct us."
Call us today at our offices in Westminster, London Bridge or Kennington for some straightforward help and advice with your residential lettings. We’re delighted to say that our landlords have only one rule: Use Daniel Cobb to manage your property.
