England Landlord Guidance
Landlords’ Responsibilities for Repair and Maintenance
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Pre-tenancy
Responsibilities and Liabilities
Implied Terms in Tenancy Agreements
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Electrical Safety and Electrical Goods
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Duties on the Manager of an HMO
Licensing of Private Rented Properties
Planning Control and Building Regulations
Start of a Tenancy
During the Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy
Practical Tips for a Pain-Free End of Tenancy Handover
What to Do if the Tenancy Is to Continue
Landlord Wants Tenant to Leave
Powers and Duties of District Judges
Absolute Orders or Suspended (Postponed) Orders
Applying to Court for Possession - Standard Procedure
Applying to Court for Possession - Accelerated Procedure
After the Court Order - and Eviction
Applying to the Court for Rent Arrears Only
Contractual or Common Law Tenancies
Useful Links
Introduction
Sometimes a tenants property may suffer an infestation of rats or mice and tenants will then often ...
From 1 October 2015, big changes were made to section 21 Housing Act 1988 for tenancies in England. (more…)
Requirement of notice
Where the landlord covenants to keep in repair property which is the possession of the ...
This post is also linked from the England and Wales landlord handbooks. See more repairs information for England ...
Retaliatory Evictions
From 1 October 2015 1, sections 33 and 34 of the Deregulation Act 2015 will come into force ...
In a very important case, (Warren v. Keen 3 W.L.R. 702), Denning L.J. explained the definition of "tenant like ...
Landlord and tenant disputes over damage and wear & tear to rental properties are often the source of heated ...
Background to the case
We previously reported the significant Court of Appeal ruling Edwards v Kumarasamy EWCA ...
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Forms
Condensation and Mould Leaflet
Product Code: F027
An excellent guide for tenants on understanding about condensation and how to prevent it ...
Notify Tenant Attending to Carry out Works
Product Code: LT022
If works have been found necessary by a landlord or perhaps reported sometime ago by a ...
Re-Attending to Carry out Works
Product Code: LT023
Works may be required on a property and arrangements made with the tenant for access. ...
Gas Safety Inspection (Specific Date) Letter
Product Code: :LT024
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 it is a legal requirement that
Gas Safety Inspection (Unspecified Date) Letter
Product Code: :LT025
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 it is a legal requirement that
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 1
Product Code: LT026
It is a legal requirement to carry out a gas safety inspection and produce a record ...
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 2
Product Code: LT027
It is a legal requirement to carry out a gas safety inspection and produce a record ...
Inform Tenant of Works or Repairs Required After Inspection
Product Code LT061
Often landlords and letting agents carry out routine inspections on their properties. After ...
Inform Tenant that Property Good Condition After Inspection
Product Code LT062
Often landlords and letting agents carry out routine inspections on their properties.
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Consent For Tenant to Carry Out Decorating Works
Product code: LT055
Often tenants want to do some decorating in their property but most standard tenancy ...
Complaint Appeal Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 Notice
Product code: Appeal006
Under Section 4, Damage by Pests Act 1949 a local authority may serve a notice requiring
Letter Asking Tenant to Maintain Garden
Product code: LT063
After an inspection, it might be found that the tenant is not looking after or maintain the ...
Questions and Answers (for this topic and country)
I have a house that on the lower ground floor has an open plan staircase, it has a hand rail one side but not the other, is it law that the land lord should provide another hand rail. (more…)
I have a Tenant who is withholding rent as the Garage Roof is leaking. This is currently being rectified. I am of the belief that you cannot withhold rent. I am right?
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Debbie
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I've just done an inspection. One of the bathrooms hasn't been cleaned in 6 months and the silicon seals in the shower tray are black and mouldy. The other 4 bathrooms have been well ...
If I own/rent out a freehold flat and pay service and maintenance charges to the freeholder, who is responsible for the risk assessment, myself as landlord or the freeholder? (more…)
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I have a problem tenant, and I would like some advice on the best and most effective method to remove him from the property
He has an assured shorthold tenancy (as issued by the guild) with ...
My tenants complained the dishwasher had packed up and when I sent the electrician it was only a fuse. Who should pay the electrician's bill? (more…)