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From 1st October 2008, an Energy Performance Certificate (or EPC) will be required whenever a building in the social or private rented sectors is let to a new tenant.
Landlords and property managers are responsible for ensuring that an EPC is made available on rental properties.
To clarify EPC’s are NOT REQUIRED for properties that are already let, it purely relates to property let after October 1st.
To find out more information please check out the DirectGov website.
HMO Licensing
On the 6 April 2006, HMO licensing was introduced under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004.
All local authorities must licence properties that are at least three or more stories high with five or more
persons who form two or more households.
Landlords will be required to pay a licence fee. The fee will vary depending on the number of rooms and floors in the property.
To see if your landlord needs a licence please check out the Nottingham City Council website,
where more information can be found.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Starting from April 6th, it will become a legal requirement that all tenancy deposits for properties rented on a newly created Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement must be administered within schemes operated by government approved bodies.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is designed to ensure:
you get all or part of your deposit back, when you are entitled to it
any disputes between you and your landlord or agent will be easier to resolve
landlords and letting agents who do not protect tenancy deposits will have to pay their tenant back three times the deposit
Once you have paid your deposit, the landlord or agent must provide you details of how your deposit is protected within 14 days
If you don't get this information within 14 days, ask your landlord or agent how your deposit is protected.
For more detailed information on Tenancy Deposit Protection please see the DirectGov website
Health and Safety
Landlords have a duty to ensure the safety of their properties for tenants. These duties are laid down by legislation and if not
followed, landlords can be prosecuted.
As a landlord you are generally responsible for the maintenance and major repairs to a property,
including the structure and exterior of the property. Just as important are the areas surrounding basic housing
standards, Fire Safety and Gas & Electrical safety.
As a landlord you MUST be aware of the laws surrounding these areas. Here are some useful links to information;
HSE - for gas and electrical safety information
Fire service - for fire safety information
DirectGov website - for general health and safety information
Tenancy Agreements
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy is the most frequently used tenancy agreement used by landlords when letting residential properties.
Tenancy agreements will often contain very important information relating to the following;
The amount of rent and deposit payable and the term of the tenancy
Landlord's obligation to insure the property and keep wind and water-tight
Your obligation to pay bills and council tax
Information on your obligations to keep the property in good repair
Prescribed information about the tenancy deposit scheme
Always read your tenancy agreement carefully before signing the document and agreeing to rent a property.
Insurance
There are many different types of tenants, but what they all have in common is the need to purchase contents insurance to protect personal possessions and belongings.
There are a number of different types of Insurance out their to suit different types of tenant i.e. students, professional etc. We have teamed up with Endsleigh who provide cover for tens of thousands of properties, insuring all types of renters.
Useful Links
DirectGov - problems with your landlord - help information delivered by the UK government.
Greater Nottingham Landlords’ Electronic Newsletter providing up to date information specific to Nottinghamshire.
National Landlords Association - leading independent national organisation for private residential landlords.
Tenant Credit Checks from the National Landlords Association