Letting/Landlord Guides

If you rent or are thinking of renting out your home, it is vital that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. When you let your property to a tenant, the tenancy is automatically an assured shorthold tenancy unless you agree otherwise in writing.   It is essential that your property is presented well for letting. It should be well decorated, clean and tidy to attract a tenant who will pay good rental.  Under the 1985 Landlord and Tenant Act, Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure that Tenants are "safe from harm". This means ensuring that Landlords provide housing that is fit for habitation. A property available for rent, must be supplied and maintained to a good standard. Landlords must ensure the structure, hot water and water supply, lighting heating and ventilation is maintained throughout the tenancy.                                                       Next Page

Letting Guide  Introduction  How do I Let my Property Presenting the Property  Presentation to the Tenant Properties suitable for Letting How much rent do I ask for? Inventory Taxes  Leasehold property/consent to Let Safety, Cleaning & Gardens  Investment Property Checklist   Landlord  Guide  Why Let  Ways of Letting  ARLA Membership Cost Types of Tenants Deciding on a Property Preparing the property Setting the Rent Advertising Rented properties  Letting agents Accepting Tenants  Occupied Property  Tenants leaving the property  Problems with Tenants HMO's - Where do you really stand? The Knowledge provides clear advice for confused landlords.. More