Articles by Sandy Bastin
Whose Responsibility is Rental Property Maintenance?
Whether you manage one home or multiple properties, you want to make sure that your investment is well looked after, and of course, that your tenant's home is a safe and healthy living environment. Part of keeping your property in good shape involves regular property maintenance. Who is responsible for the maintenance of a rental property? In this article, NRLA Partner, TDS looks at what a landlord is responsible for when it comes to property maintenance, and what a tenant should look after.
Does Mid Tenancy Mediation Help to Sustain Tenancies?
Does mid-tenancy mediation help to sustain tenancies? We look at TDS Resolution's year in review to find out.
Three Summertime Disputes for Landlords and how to Prevent them
The British summertime is here and temperatures have been soaring! But is your tenant keeping cool? Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looks at 3 hot weather disputes that landlords face and offers advice on how to prevent them. Read on for more.
Should I rent to students? Advice for landlords
Sandy Bastin, head of TDS Adjudication Services on renting to students and a new guide for landlords.
What determines fair wear and tear vs tenant damage?
Wear and tear is inevitable in rental properties, so clearly understanding what "fair wear and tear" means is essential for landlords and tenants. But what exactly constitutes "wear and tear" versus "damage caused by tenants?" Here, NRLA partner the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looks at this common landlord problem.
A Case of Rent Arrears
Whilst most tenancies run smoothly, some will result in deposit disputes, causing unforeseen costs, worries and delays. Dispute over cleaning are among the most common. Here Sandy Bastin of TDS reveals what to do to protect yourself.
How to Prevent Cleaning Disputes at the end of Tenancy
Whilst most tenancies do run smoothly, some will unfortunately result in deposit disputes, causing landlords unforeseen costs, worries and delays. Fortunately, being aware of the common causes of deposit disputes can help landlords avoid common pitfalls. Sandy Bastin of NRLA partner TDS explains more.
TDS poll highlights confusion surrounding responsibilities of garden maintenance within the PRS
Spring has sprung and it's time to turn your attention towards better weather, lighter evenings, and hope for a warmer season. This is the time of year when many landlords start to make their gardens more attractive in order to attract potential tenants, or spruce up the outdoors after the long winter months. Snady Bastin, Head of Adjudication at NRLA partners TDS explains what landlords need to know.
Blog: Damaged mattresses: Whose responsibility are they at the end of a tenancy?
There's a frequent, albeit slightly unpleasant, question that landlords commonly ask at the end of tenancy: 'Whose responsibility is a damaged mattress and what's considered fair wear and tear or damage?' In this blog the team at TDS tells you all you need to know.
Blog: Best Practice for Landlords
Head of TDS Adjudication Services Sandy Bastin on what you need to to maintain a successful tenancy.
