Last updated: 16 Jan 2012

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Guidance and Help

Back to Basics

A very brief summary of some essential basics when letting property

How do I … ?

Series of wizard type guidance which will help determine how to choose the correct notice to serve, how to increase rent, how to commence court proceedings and more.

Series

A selection of articles bundled together as “series” offering assistance with certain questions

 

 

Articles and General Information

Ending a Tenancy / Dealing with Problem Tenants

How to bring a tenancy to an end including section 8 and 21 notices and notice to quits for common-law tenancies. Rent Act 1977 tenancies are also included.

Granting a Tenancy / Is there a Tenancy?

Detailed information on granting a tenancy. Includes both assured shorthold and common-law tenancies with information on whether a tenancy has been granted and what types of tenancy cannot be assured shorthold.

Landlord Rights and Obligations

Information regarding the many obligations and responsibilities a landlord must follow from gas safety, tenancy deposit schemes, licensing, when rent is due, direct payment of local housing allowance and more

Tenant Obligations

Obligations of tenants including notice requirements, rights of entry, works that a tenant must carry out and more

After Tenancy has Ended

Articles dealing with what to do after a tenant has vacated owing money for rent or damages