Responsibilities of a Landlord
Under the Housing Act 2006 Landlords have more responsibility towards tenants than ever before. The main legal requirements for landlords to consider when letting a property are:
- Tenant Deposit Scheme
- Gas Safety Inspections
- Home Energy Performance Reports
- Electrical Certification of Work
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended in 1993
- Health and Safety Rating System
These can be very complex issues and independent reports can prove invaluable should a problem arise.
