Property Management Other Qs

Question 1

How do you manage empty buildings?

Question 2

How do you mitigate void costs in relation to empty buildings?

Answer 2

-cap off elec
-turn radiators down
-apply for rates exemption
-after rates has run out, could use charity, or art work studio.
-remarketing strategy, potentially refurb.

Question 3

what are the three schedules of dilaps and when are these served?

Question 4

how would you use a section 146 notice?

Answer 4

served on the tenant if failing to repair. -specify breech,
-give reasonable time frame to rectify.
- what is proposed if this is not rectified.

Question 5

what options are available to a landlord if the tenant is not meeting the repairing covenant?

Answer 5

-serve 146 notice on LPA 1925
-serve 146 in conjunction with forfeiture, clause tenant must be given reasonable timeframe to remedy.
-serve jervis v harris.
-interim schedule of dilaps.

Question 6

what is a jervis v harris clause?

Answer 6

allows landlord to re enter property do works and recover as a debt.

Question 7

what is the interim schedule of dilaps?

Answer 7

more than 3 years left to run on the lease, points out defects and how to remedy. done by BS

Question 8

what is a section 146 notice?

Answer 8

can be served in conjunction with forfeiture clause if LL wants property back. Must state reasonable time frame in which the T can rectify.

Question 9

can you give me examples of service charge services?

Answer 9

Hard: electric, utilities, gas, escalators, lift repairs.

Soft: gardening, cleaning, redecorating, window cleaning, pest control.

Question 9

can you give me examples of service charge services?

Answer 9

Hard: electric, utilities, gas, escalators, lift repairs.

Soft: gardening, cleaning, redecorating, window cleaning, pest control.