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Landlords
Legal Requirements for Landlords
I've heard about all these new rules and regulations regarding letting my property. What are my obligations and what are the pitfalls?
There have been several developments recently which has meant that letting your property is no longer just a case of putting an advert in the newspaper and waiting for the phone to ring. Below is a brief overview of the recent regulations. We must stress that this is just a brief overview, for more detailed information, please contact us and we will be only too pleased to give more comprehensive information.
Tenants Deposit Protection
Since April 2007 virtually all new Tenancies must comply with the above regulations. Deposits will need to be registered with one of 3 schemes within 14 days of receipt of deposit. Failure to comply will affect your ability to remove your tenants with a Section 21 notice, and could result in you having to pay substantial compensation to your tenants. The scheme also includes a dispute resolution service. For more information as to how the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations affects you as a landlord and which you should join, please give us a call.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's)
October 2007 saw the introduction of EPC's. This is an extension of the HIP scheme introduced for house sales. All properties that are on the market to let must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which must be available for inspection by prospective tenants. Once an EPC has been obtained it will be valid for 10 years. Please be aware that we are not allowed to market a property until an EPC has been obtained. Accommodation Unlimited uses several qualified Energy Performance Assessors and can arrange an EPC for you at a competitive price. Please contact us for details.
PAT Testing
PAT Testing or Portable Electrical Appliance Testing is NOT compulsory, for residential lettings, however it is considered best practice and we do not manage any properties without a current PAT Test
Gas Safety Testing
All gas appliances must be serviced and tested every year. These regulations have been in force since 1994. As your managing agent we will arrange this on your behalf. If we act for you on a Let Only basis, it is your responsibility to provide a current certificate. We will not let people take possession without a valid certificate.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing
After years of confusion an attempt was recently made to clarify this situation and the result was ... more confusion. The regulations are difficult to comprehend and are subject to local variation. Both our North Somerset and Bristol offices have experience in this field with their local councils and will be able to help you through the minefield that is HMO's.
Read on for our Landlords Checklist, a handy list of pointers to help you make the best of your home.
Read on for Information for Overseas Landlords.
Register your property with us today! Click here to complete the registration form.
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