Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

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getting an energy performance certificate if required, and giving a copy to the tenant at the earliest opportunity (rented homes must meet the rating E or above) the date by which the offer may be accepted (the initial period) – this must not be less than two months from the date of the notice; and You may ask the tenant to pay a deposit before moving into your property in case of any damage or unpaid bills at the end of the tenancy. It’s important to remember that the deposit is the tenant’s money. For assured shorthold tenancies created since 6 April 2007, the deposit must be protected by a government-approved deposit protection scheme. the requirement to make the offer and the procedure involved is set out in the Act. If a landlord fails to comply with any of these statutory requirements he commits a criminal offence. The requirements also apply where the landlord’s interest is being sold by a Receiver, a Trustee in bankruptcy or an Executor following grant of probate.

Although the procedures are simple and provide very generous time frames for the tenants, there are certain limitations which must be considered:

Electrical installations must be inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every 5 years. You have to provide a copy of the electrical safety report to your tenants and to your local council if requested. Read the guidance on electrical safety standards for more information. The most common uses of the procedures arise from sales by contract or auction and the details for the S5A and S5B notices are given below. There is no prescribed form or content for a S12A notice, it simply advises the new landlord of the qualifying tenants’ wish to acquire. if not, whether the tenant considers himself entitled to receive such an offer (that is, does the tenant think that the RFR should apply to the building?); At the end of the tenancy, you can agree a new fixed term with your tenant. Alternatively, you can allow the tenancy to become a rolling periodic tenancy. This means you carry on as before but with no fixed term – the tenant can leave at any time by giving notice (normally one month). Do you want to increase the rent?

ensuring the property is fit for human habitation and free from hazards at the beginning of the tenancy and throughout that the tenants may make an election under Section 8C of the 1987 Act accepting the offer of a non-monetary disposal (and explaining what this is); and This is different from other provisions in that the tenants cannot rely on the procedure continuing, they must formally advise the landlord that they wish it to do so; failure to serve this notice will result in the tenants’ previous acceptance being deemed withdrawn.

Changes over time for: Section 8A

You must provide the record to current tenants within 28 days or new tenants at the start of their tenancy. Failure to do so may mean you are not able to use section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to take possession of your property if needed. Letting agents must comply with the relevant legislation. They must abide by business rules and regulations, as well as those specific to their industry. Membership of a redress scheme