Bradleys Estate Agents

We are available 7 days a week until 10pm! www.bradleys-estate-agents.co.uk Responsibilities for Landlords and their Tenants Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 The Energy Performance of Buildings (England & Wales) Regulations 2012 With increased legislation and regulation it is essential you are aware of your responsibilities as a landlord. However, if you instruct us on a fully managed basis you can be assured that we will keep your property and tenancy fully compliant with governing legislation. Below are some of the key regulations you must consider: It should be noted that when first letting your home you will need to seek the permission of your mortgage lender to let your home and to ensure your building and contents insurers provide adequate cover for rented property. In the case of leasehold property, you may also need to request your freeholder’s permission to let as necessary. Again, we shall be pleased to give individual advice on such matters. The Health and Safety at Work (etc) Act 1974 Smoke Alarm & Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 ‘RIGHT TO RENT’ GUARANTEE As part of the Immigration Act 2014, all tenancies from 1st February 2016 require by law ‘Right to Rent’ checks to be undertaken to establish prospective tenants’ immigration status. Bradleys are so confident that the checks we undertake will ensure you remain compliant we will cover the £3,000 fine, should it be imposed. LEGAL PROCEDURES Once your tenant has passed our stringent vetting procedure, an appropriate tenancy agreement will be individually drawn up. The type of agreement will vary according to the type of property or status of your tenant but in the main will be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a six-month term which (unless notice is served by either party) will continue into a month by month periodic tenancy. Upon the signing of the agreement the tenant will pay rent in advance and a deposit. If a managed tenancy, the deposit is protected in a Government approved Scheme and the fund held by us to cover any proven breach of tenancy on the part of the tenant. Thereafter rent payments will be forwarded to you along with a detailed Statement of Account when we have clearance from our bank. Very occasionally, delays in payment are experienced as a result of tenants making a late payment or in the case of a returned cheque or payment. In all such instances we would contact the tenant and endeavour to recover the debt by amicable means. In the event that our efforts fails it may be necessary to issue court proceedings for possession of the property and/or arrears. There are seventeen legal grounds for possession relating to Assured Shorthold Tenancies that cover many different issues and not just arrears of rent. We are willing to provide general advice in this regard where we are able to do so and within the scope of our authority. For complete peace of mind however you may wish to consider purchasing specialist ‘Rent Guarantee and Legal Expenses’ insurance cover which will be available to you upon successful completion of tenant referencing to which you will have full access and approval. Fire and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993