The death of a tenant is a difficult situation for everyone involved. Alongside supporting the tenant’s family where appropriate landlords also need to understand their legal responsibilities and how the tenancy is affected. The correct course of action depends...
Many landlords arranged their first Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) when the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations came into force in 2020. If you’re one of them there’s a good chance your...
One of the questions landlords regularly ask is whether a tenant’s signature on a tenancy agreement needs to be witnessed. The simple answer is not usually. However there are some situations where witnessing signatures is an important legal requirement. When...
From 1st October changes to the way landlords carry out Right to Rent checks will come into force making it even more important to ensure compliance with ever evolving legislation. All landlords in England are legally required to check that every tenant aged 18 or...
Property investors often ask the same question: “Should I buy now, or wait?” It’s understandable. Interest rates, inflation, political changes and market headlines can all make timing a property purchase feel like a difficult decision. As a...
The Government’s Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is changing for landlords, and category one hazards in rental homes could now mean an on-the-spot fine of £7,000. We know that’s a serious figure for any Sheffield landlord, so we’ve...
With temperatures set to soar this summer just like over the past week it’s not just about cracking open a window. As a Sheffield lettings agency, Horizon Lets wants our landlords and tenants alike to know where they stand when the mercury rises. Is there a...
Being a landlord today involves much more than simply maintaining a property and collecting rent. With increasing legislation and compliance requirements keeping accurate records is one of the most important ways to protect both your investment and your position...
The private rented sector continues to evolve at pace and 2026 is proving to be one of the most significant years for legislative change that landlords have faced in recent memory. From the Renter’s Rights Act to Making Tax Digital and tighter energy efficiency...
Government has confirmed the new minimum energy standard for the private rented sector EPC C by October 2030, a £10,000 cost cap and a brand new way of measuring energy performance from October 2029. Here is what it means for your portfolio and what to do now. The...
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