Starting a Tenancy

This section covers everything you need to know about starting a tenancy. Simply click on the stage you are at and reveal best practice, hints tips and legislation that applies.

Non paying Tenants, rent arrears and damage to their property .More often than not Landlords DO NOT recover their losses unless they have a guarantor (this is because tenants tend to be less solvent than home owners)
Inventory If a Landlord fails to prepare a quality Inventory and there is a dispute over damage you have less than 9% chance of the dispute being resolved in your favour. The burden of proof is on the Landlord.

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New Tenancy Check List		Preparation To Let

Move In Check List		Flowchart To Letting

Tenant Vetting		Tenant Referencing

Starting A Tenancy Guide		Tenancy Deposits

Documents Starting A Tenancy		Good Letting Tips - Managing Risk

New Local Housing Allowance Rules April 2011		Guarantors The Benefits

Housing Act 2004 - Came into force on 6 April 2006 changing the way properties are inspected, licensed and registered and the way in which deposits are handled.

Deposit Protection of Tenants Monies
A new Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) gives local authorities extended powers to target health and safety issues
The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)