Important information to remember
- Utilities: Landlords need to ensure the utilities and council tax bills are put in the name of the tenants unless the property is an HMO with individuals on different contracts.
- Liaising with your tenants: You will need to be reachable during normal office hours so that you can respond to tenant queries promptly.
- Repairs: Establish a network of property professionals who can attend to repairs promptly and efficiently, and who will treat the tenants and their home in a professional, considerate manner.
- Renewing tenancies: Diarise tenancy end dates for renewals.
- Data protection: You must ensure you are compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
With the complex nature of letting a property, and with all the recent legislation we have produced the below guidance and checklist which we hope will assist:
- Checklist for landlords to ensure legislation is complied with