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Mar 2023
The government is now suggesting the delayed updated How To Rent Guide could make its appearance this Friday 24th March exactly one week later than its original proposed publication date.
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The How to Rent guide is in effect the ‘dos’ for renting out properties in England which private landlords and letting agents must give copies to new tenants or those renewing a tenancy.
Failure by landlords or managing agents to provide them to renters means their rights to issue Section 21 notices to regain possession become null and void.
The wonderfully titled Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities had informed many industry bodies that the latest updated version would be available online last Friday 17th March.
An industry body claims that many organisations and landlords believe it is in everybody’s best interests if the government publishes an updated How To Rent guide annually, so everyone knows exactly where they stand with the latest advice and regulations in the sector.
The trade body says that the government should inform the sector of a new version with plenty of notice so agents and landlords can provide the document to their tenants on time.
Apparently the trade body has thanked the government for its advance communication and dates being given to the sector.
The new guide includes revisions such as the latest information on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022, as well as modifications to the Code of Practice on Right to Rent Civil Penalty Scheme for landlords and lettings agents.
There is also a ‘how to’ fit smart meters as well as advice in making a property suitable for disabled tenants.
A spokesperson for the industry body, says: “The How to Rent Guide is an important document, and we are pleased to have worked with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the revisions and release date.
“It is vital that agents operating in England are aware of the updated version and the implications on the tenancies they manage. The latest version must be provided to tenants for new tenancies and renewals although it is advisable to provide the updated version to tenants in ongoing tenancies.”
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