Horizon Lets top 10 tips for landlords. Tip 1 : Get a basic understanding of landlord and tenant law You can get all sorts of problems if you don’t understand the legal side of letting. You may have difficulties claiming against your tenants if they damage your...
Sheffield is a hive of excitement, culture and expansion. Forever growing and improving, this is the place to be in Yorkshire. With over 575,000 residents, not only is it the fourth biggest city in England but it is also known as the “green city” as it is one of the...
This article is designed to tell Landlords and Tenants about the responsibilities for repairs under shorthold tenancy agreements in residential properties. Shorthold tenancy agreements are for any lease under seven years long and can include periodic tenancies where...
Many landlords specialise in letting to students – they’re a huge market and tend to be good tenants on the whole. They often pay large amounts of the rent in advance and their parents are usually happy to act as guarantor in case there’s any rent-related troubles. If...
Did you know that both landlords and letting agents are legally required to ensure that their properties are free of the Legionella bacteria? Legionella is a group of bacteria that can cause health issues for vulnerable tenants – such as Legionnaire’s Disease and...
As the cold weather rolls around each year, landlords and letting agents are on high alert for the threat of mould and damp in properties. This is a common issue in many homes, but it’s very important to know your responsibilities as mould can be unpleasant for your...
When letting out a property it falls on the Landlord to decide if they’re are happy with allowing pets or not. This comes with both positives and negatives; sometimes it can be hard to judge what is the best option. The aim of this blog is to make you able to make a...
As a landlord you may have experienced rent arrears. Here’s our four-step guide to solving the problem before it goes too far. Step 1: Act quickly to protect your credit rating If a tenant does not pay their rent on the agreed date stated in their tenancy agreement it...
Voids. A word no landlord wants to hear. If a property has sat on the rental market for a while it can be bad news and if not managed correctly, an old property advert will make the property look even less appealing! Plus an empty property, especially during winter,...
Being a landlord can be a profitable and rewarding enterprise, but it also comes with a fair degree of stress and risk! Make sure you minimise the risk of tenants, legislation and disaster from impacting on your investment by avoiding these common mistakes. 1....
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