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Legal Compliance
Navigating the ever-changing legal landscape can be challenging for landlords. Hamond Estates is here to guide you through the complexities and ensure compliance with all regulations. Here is a detailed checklist of key compliance requirements to ensure your property meets all legal obligations:
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Properties must have a valid EPC with a minimum rating of E to be rented out. Hamond Estates can assist in arranging an EPC if required.
- Gas Safety Regulations: A valid Gas Safety Certificate must be provided annually, ensuring all gas appliances and installations are safe. Hamond Estates can coordinate inspections with qualified engineers.
- Electrical Safety Standards: Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) before the tenancy starts.
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Install smoke alarms on every habitable storey and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with solid fuel appliances. These must be checked at the start of the tenancy.
- Deposit Protection: Deposits must be registered with a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt. Hamond Estates ensures compliance with this process.
- Right to Rent Checks: Landlords must verify the immigration status of all tenants to ensure they have the legal right to rent in the UK.
- Fire Safety Compliance: Furnishings must comply with fire safety standards, and landlords must ensure properties meet relevant fire safety regulations.
- Legionella Risk Assessment: Landlords must assess and manage the risk of Legionella bacteria in water systems to ensure tenant safety.
- Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing: For properties rented to three or more unrelated tenants, landlords must ensure appropriate HMO licensing is in place.
By working with Hamond Estates, landlords benefit from expert guidance and support, ensuring properties remain fully compliant and investments are protected.
For a comprehensive landlord compliance checklist or further advice, contact Hamond Estates today.
Hamond Estates - Landlord Compliance Checklist
Click below to a download a detailed PDF of our compliance checklist to help you meet all legal obligations.