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What is a Property Manager and how do they Support Landlords?
Thinking of starting a property rental business and wondering whether to employ the services of a property manager? Read on to learn precisely what’s involved in a property manager’s role, and how using a property management company could benefit you as a landlord in numerous ways.
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A Landlord’s Guide to Deposit Protection Schemes
When you are embarking on becoming a landlord, something you need to know about inside out is deposit protection. Here we answer the most important questions on tenancy deposit protection schemes to help you understand how they work and what your legal obligations are as a landlord when it comes to taking and holding a tenant’s deposit.
How to End a Tenancy Agreement: A Guide for Landlords
Ending a tenancy agreement doesn’t have to be a challenging experience for a landlord, but it is important to follow the correct procedure. If you are looking to bring a rental to an end, this simple guide on how to end a tenancy agreement should prove useful, and keep you within the law.
The Lowdown on Pet Friendly Tenancies
There has been much discussion recently on the subject of pet friendly tenancies, with campaigners on the case and various initiatives in the pipeline. But there is also confusion, with developments having prompted the assumption that landlords are now legally obliged to accept pets. How much truth there is in this notion, and where the whole situation is up to, is something we’ll explore in this post.
A Landlord’s Guide to Fire Regulations for Rental Properties
As a landlord, you have a legal duty to ensure measures are in place to protect your tenants against the risk of fire. There is a raft of fire regulations for rental properties to adhere to and, if anything does happen to jeopardise your tenants’ safety, you will need to make sure you can prove to your local housing officer or a court that you did everything possible to prevent it.
In What Circumstances can a Landlord Change the Locks?
When tenants fall into rent arrears or cause damage to a property, it can be tempting for landlords to change the locks to keep them out. However, taking such steps could prove to be a serious mistake, making it all the more difficult to gain the permissions necessary to legally evict a tenant and landing you in trouble with the law. Can a landlord change the locks? Let’s explore the subject in detail.
Can a Tenant Run a Business from a Rental Property?
With so many people now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this does of course raise the question for landlords as to whether tenants should be allowed to start running a business from a rented property. Let’s take a look at what the law says, and the important considerations every landlord needs to make when considering allowing tenants to use their home as a place of business.
Breathing Space: Debt Respite Scheme to Prevent Landlords From Chasing Unpaid Rent
From 4th of May 2021, a new government scheme will come into force that will give anyone with a problem debt a legal right to protection from creditors. This includes tenants who are in rent arrears with a debt owed to their landlords. The ‘Breathing Space’ arrangement, otherwise known as the Debt Respite Scheme, will allow debtors time to find a solution to their financial issues.
Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties: What You Need to Know
All landlords in England have a responsibility under the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Regulations to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are provided in private rented property. Read on as we set out in clear, easy steps all you need to know about smoke alarms in rental properties in order to stay compliant and protect your tenants.
Boiler Breakdown Cover: A Guide for Landlords
One of the most costly and time consuming issues for any landlord has to be dealing with boiler callouts. One way of avoiding surprise costs and all the hassle associated with boiler repairs is to take out landlord boiler breakdown cover. Here’s how it works, what it includes, what it doesn’t include, and what to consider when arranging cover.
