As a landlord, there are certain things that you are legally required to do. From a gas safety certificate to an EICR, it’s important that you’re up to date on all the documents you need in order to legally be a landlord. An EICR is one of the newer certificates, but it’s no less important. …
Being a successful landlord is about more than simply letting out a property and watching the money roll in, and as a tenant, you should know what is expected of your landlord. This can sometimes differ depending on which part of the UK you are in, so keep reading and discover how rules and regulations …
Prior to 1st June 2019, tenants looking to move into a new home faced additional charges known as ‘admin’ or ‘agency’ fees. These often cost hundreds of pounds, and letting agencies had relatively free rein to charge what they deemed necessary for their “admin” work. Thankfully, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 put a stop to …
What safety requirements are landlords legally required to cover? As a landlord, you have a duty of care towards your tenants and a responsibility to stay on top of the legal requirements that ensure their safety. There are a number of checks and tests that need to be carried out on various areas of the …
A landlord will do a Right to Rent check before you finalise your tenancy agreement. As both a tenant and landlord it’s important to understand what is needed for this check and how it works. This guide will get you up to speed on everything you need to know. A Right to Rent check consists …
What do landlords need to know about the Landlord and Tenant Act? With so many regulations to follow and rule changes coming into force fairly regularly (some might even argue thick and fast), it pays to know you’re upholding all your duties, and indeed sticking to the letter of the law. That being said, as …
A gas safety certificate, also known as a gas safety record, will typically be given to the landlord or owner of a property after a gas safety check has been conducted. Landlords are responsible for their properties and are therefore required to provide their tenants with a copy of any gas safety certificates they receive. …
A leasehold is a right that gives you ownership of a property for a fixed amount of time, as opposed to a freehold which is a permanent and absolute tenure of land. It is standard for houses, and even more so for flats, to be sold on a leasehold basis, granting a lease for years, …
Following the recent introduction of a third lockdown, eviction bans in England, Wales and Scotland have been extended until February 21st 2021 (at the time of writing). With restrictions originally due to end on January 11th, calls were made to review the emergency legislation, which led to the subsequent extension of the restrictions. What does …
In England, over half of all adults own a pet. However, when renting out a property, there have previously been a number of restrictions that would mean pet owners would have to choose between the property they liked or their beloved pets. As it stands, only a very small fraction of landlords (7%) advertise their …
