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.
 
Where Tenants leave owing money, 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.
 
New to Letting see Tenancy Lifecycle

Housing Act 2004 - was scheduled to come into force on 6th April 2006 but was delayed to 1st October 2006 changing the way properties are inspected, licensed and registered and the way in which deposits are handled.
  • 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)
  • NEW LANDLORD What must be done prior to the Tenant moving in? more
  • If you are aware of potential problems and their consequences you are better protected click here

 

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