The three required permissions are:- If a leasehold property, read the lease - it might not allow permission to let.May have to obtain the permission of freeholder. Inform any joint owners – be careful if the property has been inherited by more than one person, and...
Before Commencement
Management Options
If a landlord doesn’t want to self-manage they can use an agent. If using an agent, it is critical to ensure:- It is clear who does what. There is nothing worse than the tenant not being able to get something done because each side is assuming the other side is doing...
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assesses 29 housing hazards and the effect that each may have on the health and safety of current or future occupants of the property. HHSRS is a risk assessment tool used to assess potential risks to the health and...
EPC / MEES
It has been a legal requirement for all rentals from Oct 2008 to have a valid EPC. They currently lasts 10 years but would only need to be renewed (on expiry) upon change of tenure – i.e. sale of property or new tenant; there is no need to get a new one whilst a...
Do you have an HMO?
Definition of an HMO Since April 2006, a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is: An entire house or flat which is let to 3 or more occupiers who form 2 or more households and who share basic amenities – e.g. a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Note:- rents must be payable...
Licensing
Licensing is a very emotive subject. Introduced in the 2004 Housing Act it was intended to control properties that were deemed to be a greater risk than the norm, and allow greater control of them.
Known laws affecting rentals.
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies...
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Permission to Let
The three required permissions are:- If a leasehold property, read the lease - it might not allow permission to...
Management Options
If a landlord doesn’t want to self-manage they can use an agent. If using an agent, it is critical to ensure:- It is...
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assesses 29 housing hazards and the effect that each may have on...