Lettings regulation has grown more complex every year, and penalties for getting it wrong can include fines and the loss of your right to regain possession. Here's what to keep on top of.
Safety certificates
You'll need an annual gas safety certificate, an electrical installation condition report every five years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every floor. Keep copies and give them to your tenants.
“Deposits must be registered in an approved scheme within 30 days, with the prescribed information served on the tenant.”
Energy performance
Every let property needs a valid Energy Performance Certificate. Minimum standards are tightening, so if your home is rated E or below, now is the time to plan improvements.
Deposits and paperwork
Deposits must be registered in an approved scheme within 30 days, with the prescribed information served on the tenant. Right to Rent checks must be completed before the tenancy starts.
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