Letting Agents

Whilst a Landlord is granting the Agent authority to represent their interests, the liability remains with the Landlord to ensure the agent performs and complies with the relevant law. Otherwise it is the Landlord who ultimately suffers loss.

The Letting Agent must not fall foul of their legal obligations towards their clients and perform within the terms of their Management Agreement.

Agents should know defences against tactics that Tenants are using to delay eviction read more, For if a Tenant is able to delay eviction due to a failure on the part of the Letting Agent, the Landlord may bring a claim for negligence and have a claim for consequential loss against the Agent more.

Some Landlords use Agents on a tenant find basis whilst others opt for Letting and rent collection or full management. Should an Agent fail in their duties the Landlord will always be liable for their actions - see scope of authority

Letting Agent Responsibilities		Using an Agent or DIY
Vetting the Landlord		Landlords Check List
Agent Inventories		The Accidental Landlord
Agent Inspections		Managing Your Agent
Agents Liability		Disputes with Your Agent
Scope of Authority		Ending a Tenancy
Management Agreement		Lettings Legislation
Documents for Letting Agents		Telephone Help Line