Author: Jennifer Tweed
Are you looking to download a FREE tenancy agreement? Finding a free tenancy agreement that you can download is fairly easy. But what you need to check is exactly what level of protection it would provide you and your tenants with. It is also worth considering what level of value there is in a product that is being readily available without a cost? Besides, this legally binding document is to help you protect your investment property so is it worth spending a little bit more to ensure that you get a fully comprehensive solicitor prepared assured short-hold tenancy agreement to give you maximum protection?
If you are busy and don't always have time to get out to the solicitors or stationers then it is still possible to buy an on-line Tenancy Agreement that is prepared by a qualified solicitor. As a landlord and also as a tenant it is important that there is a comprehensive tenancy agreement in place to protect both parties. Don't be tempted with purchasing off the shelf do it yourself tenancy agreements. Some may be Free, but they do not necessarily give you the level of protection you need. It really is worth investing in a fully comprehensive solicitor prepared assured short-hold tenancy agreement .
Tenancy agreements
Tenancy agreements are a legally binding document which protects both a landlord and the tenant when renting out property.
Amount of Rent
A landlord will determine the level of rent based on market conditions and level of rent expected on the type of property in question.
New landlord renting for the first time
If you are a new landlord renting your property for the first time it is essential that you purchase a comprehensive tenancy agreement. Never, believe that trust is enough. This is a business relationship to help protect your investment property.
Damage deposits
It is important for landlords to take a damage deposit from the tenants. The amount set is determined by the landlord. However, it is a worthwhile investment to purchase a landlord inventory now as this will detail the condition of the property and contents prior to the tenants moving in which can be signed by all parties. When the tenants vacate this landlord inventory can be used to determine whether any of the deposit needs to be retained for repair/maintenance work created by the tenants.
Evicting tenants
It is never an incident that a landlord wants to exercise but on occasions it is necessary to evict tenants. There are certain procedures that a landlord must take to do this. In the first instance it is worth consulting a solicitor to find out how to execute this.
Rent Arrears may need to get a county court judgment
Many landlords will collect rent via direct debit from their tenants own bank accounts. It is important that tenants pay the rent on time and the full amount so as to avoid getting into rent arrears. If this does happen the landlord may have to apply for a county court judgment to resolve the rent arrears issues.
Before you evict you need to know which notice to serve
As a landlord needing to evict tenants it is important to know which eviction notice to serve. There are a number of good information sources available to find this information, but it is always worth contacting a solicitor to ensure that it is done in the correct legal manner.
Each party has certain obligations that they must meet. These can include:
The Landlord
- Adhering to Safety Requirements
- Collecting Rent
- Attending to repairs on the property
- Enabling the tenants to live peacefully in the property you have provided
- Not harassing the tenants. This can include visiting the property without prior notice, builders/tradesman arriving at the property without prior notice and generally leaving the property in a poor condition for the tenants.
The Tenant
- Paying Rent on time
- Ensuring that bills are paid and on time
- Contacting the Landlord notifying of any repairs needed
- Issuing the Landlord with the correct period of notice before they leave
When both parties have signed the tenancy agreement it is very rare that it can be changed unless the tenant and the landlord agree mutually. For example if a tenant has signed an Assured Short-hold Tenancy Agreement for a minimum period of six months and the tenant wanted to leave after just three months, then they may be liable to pay the remaining three months unless a break clause is written into the original tenancy agreement signed.
As a tenant there are certain steps that they need to take to terminate their tenancy agreement. Under normal circumstances they would give the landlord notice that they are leaving. Even if this is not written into the tenancy agreement, it is common courtesy to let the landlord know so that the landlord can begin necessary preparations to source new tenants when they vacate.
Different Types of Tenancy
If a tenant pays rent to a private landlord and live in a flat or house that is not shared with the landlord, the tenants are likely to have:
• an assured short-hold tenancy
• an assured tenancy, or
• a regulated tenancy
This applies even if the tenants have a room in a house that is shared with other people. The type of tenancy also depends on the date the tenants moved in.
Assured short-hold tenants
If tenants moved in after 27 February 1997, they are more likely to be on an assured short-hold tenancy agreement. Although it is still worth checking as tenants may be on an assured tenancy agreement if the landlord said that the tenancy would be an assured tenancy rather than an assured short-hold tenancy before they moved in.
An assured short-hold tenancy agreement gives the landlord a guaranteed right to repossess the property at the end of the term. This is the most common tenancy agreement used for most residential tenancies.
Assured tenants
If tenants move in after 15 January 1989 but before 28 February 1997 and the landlord didn't give notice stating that the tenancy agreement was to be an assured short-hold tenancy agreement, then it is likely that the tenants may have an Assured Tenancy. Although the landlord may have given the tenants a notice stating that the tenancy agreements is an assured tenancy rather than assured short-hold tenancy.
You may also be an assured tenant if you became the tenant because the tenancy was passed to you after a regulated tenant died.
Regulated tenants
If the tenants moved in before 15 January 1989, it is likely that the tenants will be on a regulated tenancy. A regulated tenancy can remain in place even if the landlord changes or the tenant moves to another property owned by the same landlord.
Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_8326_33.html
About the Author: Jennifer Tweed is the founder of buytolet4sale.com, one of the UK's fastest growing investment property portals. Search hundreds of UK & Overseas discounted properties, buy to let mortgage illustrations, instant editable tenancy agreements, landlord insurance and more. Plus, you can advertise your investment properties for FREE.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Clean Teak Wood Effectively and Inexpensively
Author: Joseph Miller
How to Clean Teak Wood
As you may already know, teak wood is one of the finest, richest and most durable materials for outdoor furniture. Teak is not only weather resistant; it is also insect resistant and can last for generations! Teak is my choice for outdoor furniture because of look, quality and durability.
Although teak wood is the brawn among all furniture material, it still needs to be cleaned and maintained so that you can stretch the life of your teak furniture for as long as possible. Using proper techniques to clean, maintain, restore, preserve and enhance teak is pretty easy and will not take up too much of your time. In fact, because teak is a low maintenance type of wood, you should only need to do a single round of cleaning on your teak furniture (outdoors and indoors) once a year.
Over time, teak's rich yellow-brown hue will turn slightly silvery or grayish. Sometimes, outdoor teak furniture might even develop some tiny hairline cracks on the surface. Teak may be strong, but they are not immune to surface erosion, discoloration, mildew, graying, roughness or cracking. The environmental conditions where your teak is located will certainly be a factor in the maintenance requirements of your furniture.
If you want to extend the life of your Teak furniture, it is important to understand how to properly care and maintain your wood. Here are some cleaning suggestions that should help you in your maintenance program.
How to go about cleaning teak furniture (and Teak on Boats)
First, you will want to wash the teak furniture well to remove any dirt and build-up. You can certainly find specialty teak cleaners in your local hardware store, or you can even use a strong detergent. I've used all types of teak cleaners, and have spent countless hours scrubbing the teak with special brushes and pads. The cheapest and easiest way that I have found to clean teak is to use a product called TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate). It's a dry product that you can get at most Home Improvement stores, like Lowe and Home Depot.
If you use the TSP, you'll need a bucket, a stiff scrub-brush, and perhaps some rubber gloves. The TSP will be mixed with water, so you really won't need anything else. I've cleaned so much Teak that I can easily gauge the amount of TSP to add to water (depending on the severity of the cleaning job). As you start out, you'll want to follow the instructions on the box when determining the amount of TSP per gallon of water, and probably experiment on a small area of your wood. Honestly, I've never had a problem with the TSP, so I don't think you will have much of a problem. Of course, ALWAYS adhere to the instructions on the label when using chemicals.
If you have severely weathered Teak, or cracks in the wood, you will probably need to clean a couple of times in order to remove the dirt. Using a stiff bristled brush always makes the job easier. I certainly do not recommend using a wire brush, as it may damage your wood. If you are cleaning the teak on your boat, you'll also want to be careful not to scratch the hull.
Once you have cleaned your wood, let it dry completely before proceeding. Once it is dry, it will be very easy to notice if there are any areas that may need additional cleaning. You'll certainly want to take care of those areas before proceeding. Some people suggest waiting several days (or even weeks) before proceeding; however, I've never been able to resist completing the job while it is on my mind (and on my schedule) so I really am unable to recommend a long wait period. As long as the teak is completely dry, you will not have any problems with the next steps.
Applying a Teak Sealant or Teak oil
After cleaning the teak furniture to your satisfaction, the next thing you should do is to use Teak Sealer, or perhaps a Teak Oil. There is a large variety of specialty teak finishing products on the market, so you can certainly find the best solution for your wood. If you're not sure about which brand to use, you may wish to ask an expert in the Home Improvement store, furniture shop, or boat supply store.
Again…Make sure the teak furniture is completely dry before you attempt to apply teak sealant or oil on it. Failure to do so will cause an uneven blotchy appearance on your teak furniture after you apply the sealant. Also, if there is moisture the sealant won't hold well and won't last.
You can apply teak sealant using a plastic spray bottle, foam brush or a simple rag cloth. The choice is yours, and depends on the surroundings you are working with. If you are on a boat, you certainly will not want to use a spray bottle that will disperse sealant all over the hull.
Really, it doesn't make too much of a difference the kind of medium you use, as long as you follow a few guidelines in how you apply the sealant. You'll need to apply several coats of the teak sealant. For the first coat, apply liberally literally everywhere on your teak furniture. Most of the teak sealants out in the market today are not sticky at all, so, apply liberally and then wipe off any access with a dry rag cloth. With the first coat, you won't have to worry too much about how you applied the teak sealant; let the sealant set in and dry for about 1 to 3 hours.
The second coat of teak sealant has to be applied on the same day, so, after a couple of hours, apply the second coating. If you want it to look professional and good, apply with gentle, even strokes. And in another couple of hours, the teak sealant would have been completely dry to the touch and ready for use. 2 coats of sealant are all you need to keep your teak furniture in tip-top condition.
Some people prefer to apply varnish to their newly cleaned Teak. Varnish will provide great protection, and is certainly easy to maintain. We'll provide additional information on this type of finish, in a later article.
Enjoy your beautiful Teak wood.
Joseph Miller is the President and CEO of Mainline Marketing Group, LLC., and works as a full-time Consultant and Internet Marketer. Prior to becoming an internet Consultant and Administrator, he was a founding partner of Boat-masters Inc., an Aquatic Service company that specialized in Teak and hull maintenance for multi-million dollar yachts. His interest and appreciation for Teak wood, inspired him to create the internet site: http://www.teaksupplies.com Joseph Miller is the President and CEO of Mainline Marketing Group, LLC., and works as a full-time Consultant and Internet Marketer. Prior to becoming an internet Consultant and Administrator, he was a founding partner of Boat-masters Inc., an Aquatic Service company that specialized in Teak and hull maintenance for multi-million dollar yachts. His interest and appreciation for Teak wood, inspired him to create the internet site: http://www.teaksupplies.com
Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_13606_27.html
About the Author: Joseph Miller is known as Mr. Easy Traffic. He is an active Network Marketing traffic consultant, and is the former Corporate Vice President with one of the fastest growing single product companies in history.
Visit his traffic blog at: http://www.networkmarketingtraffic.com
http://www.easytrafficsystems.com
How to Clean Teak Wood
As you may already know, teak wood is one of the finest, richest and most durable materials for outdoor furniture. Teak is not only weather resistant; it is also insect resistant and can last for generations! Teak is my choice for outdoor furniture because of look, quality and durability.
Although teak wood is the brawn among all furniture material, it still needs to be cleaned and maintained so that you can stretch the life of your teak furniture for as long as possible. Using proper techniques to clean, maintain, restore, preserve and enhance teak is pretty easy and will not take up too much of your time. In fact, because teak is a low maintenance type of wood, you should only need to do a single round of cleaning on your teak furniture (outdoors and indoors) once a year.
Over time, teak's rich yellow-brown hue will turn slightly silvery or grayish. Sometimes, outdoor teak furniture might even develop some tiny hairline cracks on the surface. Teak may be strong, but they are not immune to surface erosion, discoloration, mildew, graying, roughness or cracking. The environmental conditions where your teak is located will certainly be a factor in the maintenance requirements of your furniture.
If you want to extend the life of your Teak furniture, it is important to understand how to properly care and maintain your wood. Here are some cleaning suggestions that should help you in your maintenance program.
How to go about cleaning teak furniture (and Teak on Boats)
First, you will want to wash the teak furniture well to remove any dirt and build-up. You can certainly find specialty teak cleaners in your local hardware store, or you can even use a strong detergent. I've used all types of teak cleaners, and have spent countless hours scrubbing the teak with special brushes and pads. The cheapest and easiest way that I have found to clean teak is to use a product called TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate). It's a dry product that you can get at most Home Improvement stores, like Lowe and Home Depot.
If you use the TSP, you'll need a bucket, a stiff scrub-brush, and perhaps some rubber gloves. The TSP will be mixed with water, so you really won't need anything else. I've cleaned so much Teak that I can easily gauge the amount of TSP to add to water (depending on the severity of the cleaning job). As you start out, you'll want to follow the instructions on the box when determining the amount of TSP per gallon of water, and probably experiment on a small area of your wood. Honestly, I've never had a problem with the TSP, so I don't think you will have much of a problem. Of course, ALWAYS adhere to the instructions on the label when using chemicals.
If you have severely weathered Teak, or cracks in the wood, you will probably need to clean a couple of times in order to remove the dirt. Using a stiff bristled brush always makes the job easier. I certainly do not recommend using a wire brush, as it may damage your wood. If you are cleaning the teak on your boat, you'll also want to be careful not to scratch the hull.
Once you have cleaned your wood, let it dry completely before proceeding. Once it is dry, it will be very easy to notice if there are any areas that may need additional cleaning. You'll certainly want to take care of those areas before proceeding. Some people suggest waiting several days (or even weeks) before proceeding; however, I've never been able to resist completing the job while it is on my mind (and on my schedule) so I really am unable to recommend a long wait period. As long as the teak is completely dry, you will not have any problems with the next steps.
Applying a Teak Sealant or Teak oil
After cleaning the teak furniture to your satisfaction, the next thing you should do is to use Teak Sealer, or perhaps a Teak Oil. There is a large variety of specialty teak finishing products on the market, so you can certainly find the best solution for your wood. If you're not sure about which brand to use, you may wish to ask an expert in the Home Improvement store, furniture shop, or boat supply store.
Again…Make sure the teak furniture is completely dry before you attempt to apply teak sealant or oil on it. Failure to do so will cause an uneven blotchy appearance on your teak furniture after you apply the sealant. Also, if there is moisture the sealant won't hold well and won't last.
You can apply teak sealant using a plastic spray bottle, foam brush or a simple rag cloth. The choice is yours, and depends on the surroundings you are working with. If you are on a boat, you certainly will not want to use a spray bottle that will disperse sealant all over the hull.
Really, it doesn't make too much of a difference the kind of medium you use, as long as you follow a few guidelines in how you apply the sealant. You'll need to apply several coats of the teak sealant. For the first coat, apply liberally literally everywhere on your teak furniture. Most of the teak sealants out in the market today are not sticky at all, so, apply liberally and then wipe off any access with a dry rag cloth. With the first coat, you won't have to worry too much about how you applied the teak sealant; let the sealant set in and dry for about 1 to 3 hours.
The second coat of teak sealant has to be applied on the same day, so, after a couple of hours, apply the second coating. If you want it to look professional and good, apply with gentle, even strokes. And in another couple of hours, the teak sealant would have been completely dry to the touch and ready for use. 2 coats of sealant are all you need to keep your teak furniture in tip-top condition.
Some people prefer to apply varnish to their newly cleaned Teak. Varnish will provide great protection, and is certainly easy to maintain. We'll provide additional information on this type of finish, in a later article.
Enjoy your beautiful Teak wood.
Joseph Miller is the President and CEO of Mainline Marketing Group, LLC., and works as a full-time Consultant and Internet Marketer. Prior to becoming an internet Consultant and Administrator, he was a founding partner of Boat-masters Inc., an Aquatic Service company that specialized in Teak and hull maintenance for multi-million dollar yachts. His interest and appreciation for Teak wood, inspired him to create the internet site: http://www.teaksupplies.com Joseph Miller is the President and CEO of Mainline Marketing Group, LLC., and works as a full-time Consultant and Internet Marketer. Prior to becoming an internet Consultant and Administrator, he was a founding partner of Boat-masters Inc., an Aquatic Service company that specialized in Teak and hull maintenance for multi-million dollar yachts. His interest and appreciation for Teak wood, inspired him to create the internet site: http://www.teaksupplies.com
Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_13606_27.html
About the Author: Joseph Miller is known as Mr. Easy Traffic. He is an active Network Marketing traffic consultant, and is the former Corporate Vice President with one of the fastest growing single product companies in history.
Visit his traffic blog at: http://www.networkmarketingtraffic.com
http://www.easytrafficsystems.com
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