Conducting an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a mandatory step before renting your property in England. The EICR involves a thorough examination of the electrical wiring, sockets, consumer units (also known as fuse boards), and any other fixed...
This procedure is stated in Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 and is only available for periodic assured and assured shorthold tenancies. It can’t be used for common law tenancies or during a fixed term. You need to use the proper form of notice which is a...
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by inhaling small droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria. It can be contracted in various settings, including domestic premises. Landlords have specific obligations to ensure the...
You cannot charge tenants for cleaning in all situations – as this would be a fee and would be in breach of the Tenants Fees legislation. However, the tenant fees legislation does not prevent you from claiming damages for losses suffered by you due to tenants’ breach...
Investing in property has long been regarded as a solid strategy for generating passive income and building long-term wealth. One of the fundamental decisions an aspiring property investor faces though, is whether to buy an apartment or a house as a rental property....
It’s a fact of life that pests and vermin can sometimes invade your living space – whether this be annoying insects, rodents scurrying around, or other unwanted creatures. But who bears the responsibility for tackling these unwelcome guests in a rented...
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