Articles by Jack Vlasto
A landlord’s checklist for rental protection
Jack Vlasto of NRLA insurance partner Rentguard explains how landlords can protect their rental income.
Tips to avoid winter property maintenance issues
Winter is here and it’s important as a landlord to ensure your properties are prepared for a cold snap. NRLA insurance partner Rentguard shares advice for landlords on how to keep your property well-maintained over winter.
A guide to guarantors for residential tenancies
Jack Vlasto, of NRLA insurance partner Rentguard, explains more about what responsibilities guarantors have, who can be a guarantor, and Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance.
Tips for keeping a rental property safe when it's empty
Whatever the reason for your property being empty, it could be left at risk if not properly taken care of. Our partner Rentguard has created a summary of the potential risks and what you can do to help keep your rental property safe during periods of inoccupancy.
A guide to setting rent prices and protecting your rental income
In this article, rent guarantee insurance provider Rentguard breaks down key areas for you to consider when setting rent prices, along with tips to help in the event your tenants can’t or won’t pay the rent.
Protecting your property investment from financial pitfalls
There are a range of factors to consider when it comes to insuring your property, from the location and type of building to the renters who live there. Our partners at Rentguard have shared their most frequent received enquiries with the relevant advice, to help you ensure your property investment is protected from financial pitfalls.
Lawfully gaining possession and the financial help available
In many situations, eviction is an absolute last resort for landlords; no landlord wants to remove people from their home. But sometimes circumstances mean a landlord has little or no choice. Jack Vlasto, of NRLA partner Rentguard Landlord Insurance, shares an overview of lawfully gaining possession.
Rentguard's guide to periodic inspections
Your responsibilities as a landlord go beyond checking tenants in and out at the start and end of their agreements. To keep your property in good order throughout the course of the tenancy, and to ensure that your tenants are happy and safe in the property, it is important to carry out periodic inspections. In this guide, NRLA partner Rentguard explain what you need to know about periodic inspections.
A landlord's guide to tenant referencing checks
NRLA partner Rentguard shares advice around the benefits of landlords carrying out tenant referencing on prospective tenants.
Tips for your tenants - How to spot signs of escape of water
Escape of water is the unintended release of water from plumbing, heating, or domestic appliances. It can cause significant damage to buildings and their contents and it can be vital to catch these signs early to help avoid extensive loss and damage. Here, NRLA Partner, Rentguard, set out how tenants can play a part in preventing water leaks and what they can do to ensure a leak is spotted before it becomes a bigger problem.
