Landlords should have to follow more than 179 pieces of legislation and compliance rules when letting out their property. Many of them carry hefty fines. Tenants are now more aware and assertive, that landlords are being caught on the back foot. Good Property Management can provide a dedicated and consistent eye to keep on top of things.

Compliance

What should you do if my EPC MEES rating needs to be increased?

How much work should be done to raise your MEES rating?

What is the current acceptable MEES rating for a let property?

When should this be done?

How do I read my Gas Safety certificate?

What alerts should I look out for?

What happens if my Gas Safety Certificate fails and the boiler is shut off?

When should I get a visual electrical safety certificate?

When should I get a NICEIC Electrical Safety Certificate?

What is the current legislation on Electrical Safety Certificates and PAT Testing

How do I comply with HHSRS regulations?

What are the penalties if my property is not compliant?

Rent and Risk

Am I being tax efficient on the income I get from my Buy-to-Let?

Do I need to register for Non Landlord Resident tax if I am out of the country six months of the year?

What information do I need to submit to HMRC? 

When is the deadline for filing my tax return?

What notice do I serve if the tenant renews but at a higher rent?

What are the first five steps I should take if the tenant is not paying their rent on time?

What evidence must I have on file at the beginning of the tenancy to allow me to serve notice if the tenants are in breach of their contract?

What happens if a contractor or tenant is badly injured in the property?

What steps do I need to take if one of my tenants dies?

How do I make insurance claims after a fire or flood?

Not so straightforward

How should I tackle difficult neighbors?

As a landlord, what is my responsibility if a neighbour dispute arises with my tenant?

What advice should I give to my tenants if they are being harassed?

How do I understand a section 20 notice?

What steps should I take if I receive one?

What steps should I take if my block management company is not taking action to remedy a problem affecting my property?

Am I legally obliged to pay more than 10% towards a reserve fund each year for my property?

How do I understand the new licensing laws?

What type of work must I do to make it compliant with the licensing laws?

What type of license should I need for my tenancy?

What is the penalty if I am caught without a license?

Should I let the property furnished?

Should I get rid of the carpet that no one likes? What do I replace it with?

I need to have my flat redecorated during tenancies, and I have seven days to do this. Can it be done?

The tenants reported a broken toilet seat. Is this my responsibility?

My tenants haven’t tended to the garden in over a year. What action can I take, and what are my options?

What happens if the tenant calls after 8 p.m. to report maintenance issues? What is classed as an emergency?

Is someone available to take an out-of-hours emergency call?

You may be at risk if you don’t know the answers to the following questions or haven’t provisioned for these eventualities. Have someone who knows these answers manage your property. 

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