News & Legislations

Tenancy Deposit Scheme

The aim of the legislation is to ensure that a tenant paying a deposit, and who is entitled to get all or part of it back at the end of the tenancy, does so. The new rules applies to all new Assured Short Hold Tenancy Agreements created in England and Wales after 6th April 2007. We are members of the Deposit Protection Service.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

From 1st October 2008 every rental property have to have an EPC. This applies only to properties where the Tenancy Agreement started after this date.

Making the Property Safe for Tenants

By law landlords must ensure that their property is safe for letting. In particular there are a number of specific Acts which must be compiled with which includes:

Fire and Furnishings (FIRE) (safety) Regulations (1988)

The Electrical Equipment (safety) Regulations (1994) and the Plugs & Sockets safety Regulations (1994)

Gas Safety Regulations (1994)

If you require further information about the above and any other legislations or need help to arrange these for your property please do not hesitate to contact us.