When a dispute goes to adjudication, the burden of proof is often on the landlord

This is quite a common claim area as often this form of external cleaning is neglected or forgotten about by the tenant

There are several potential pitfalls that can catch a landlord or agent off guard during a tenancy

Using early resolution and self-resolution in deposit disputes could potentially help

Check out what happened when tenant changeovers impacted claims for both cleaning and rent arrears. Do you agree with the outcome?

Cleaning with a bit of a twist: Fresh dispute involving cleaning and the issue raised surrounding when the works were actually carried out

Using early resolution and self-resolution in deposit disputes could potentially help

The evidence showed that the parties attempted to settle the dispute prior to adjudication, but no agreement was reached

To support the landlord’s claim, a tenancy agreement and a rent statement were provided as evidence

This month’s case looks at a claim made by the landlord against the tenants’ deposit for re-filling of an oil tank at the end of the tenancy