Which Landlord regulations are mandatory and which aren't? 🤷♀️
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With all the legislation surrounding property lettings, we thought it may be useful for Self-managed Landlords to know what they MUST be doing and what they SHOULD be doing...
The following are MANDATORY items i.e. the Landlord must be compliant:
✔ Obtain a relevant Licence from the local council
✔ Provide a Tenancy Agreement - minimum 6 months
✔ Landlord's full name and correspondence address to be supplied to Tenant (unless Tenancy managed by Letting Agency)
✔ Maximum 5 week Tenancy Deposit (for annual rents of less than £50,000)
✔ Deposit Protection Certificate
✔ Only charge Permitted Tenant Fees, click here for more information
✔ Present the latest 'How-to-Rent' Guide to their Tenant
✔ Carry out a Right-to-Rent check
✔ If holding Client Money, Landlords must provide evidence of Client Money Protection (CMP)
✔ If handling Tenant personal data, Landlords must be register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) an provide a privacy notice explaining how they will use, store and dispose of Tenant data
✔ When gaining Vacant Possession, Landlords must provide the correct notices in the prescribed format and time frames
✔ Landlords can only legally remove a Tenant by obtaining a court order for possession and arranging for a warrant to be executed by bailiffs - click here for more information
Safety items
✔ Gas safety certificate (one copy of this certificate must be left in the property)
✔ Electrical Installation and Condition Report (EICR)
✔ EPC Rating E or above
✔ Smoke alarm (one per floor)
✔ CO monitor (in all rooms that have a fixed combustion appliance)
✔ Legionnaire's risk assessment
✔ Check regularly to ensure that all products, fixtures and fittings are safe
✔ Fitness for human habitation - the property must be healthy and free from things that could cause serious harm
✔ Maintain the structure and exterior of the property.
✔ Ensure the property is free from serious hazards throughout your tenancy.
✔ Deal with any problems with the water, electricity and gas supply.
✔ Maintain any appliances and furniture they have supplied.
✔ Seek Tenant permission to access the property by giving at least 24 hours’ notice
✔ Consider requests for reasonable adjustments from Tenants who have a disability or long-term condition.
In addition to the list above, Landlords SHOULD ensure the following items are in order:
✔ Mortgage Consent to Let
✔ Buildings and Contents Insurance (to include Public Liability)
✔ Tenant Credit Check
✔ Tenant Employment Reference
✔ Previous Landlord Reference
✔ Provide an inventory and meter readings
✔ Dilapidation check at the end of the Tenancy
For our Fully Managed customers, we take care of ALL the above and much more ✅
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