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Lettings Thinking of Renting a property ? Before you start looking for a property, if you are looking to rent for the first time sit down and list out what you are looking for and list your priorities such as distance from work, schools, parking etc. and work out how much you can afford. Your new landlord will ask for references which possibly could include your previous/current landlord and/or your employer. Therefore make sure you have these details to hand to give to the landlord once you find a property that you wish to rent and advise those people that they may be contacted to give a reference. Usually you are looking to get things moving quickly and in todays renting market properties at the right price dont remain on the market for long, so make sure you have things like a deposit and banking details together with those references ready to be used. It is our advice that you never visit properties alone so if you can take a friend or relative with you for safety and an objective opinion also a pen & paper is useful along with a digital camera so you you review what you have seen later. Always try and find out the local ameinities cost such as Council Tax , Water Rates and how much gas and electricity is likely to be. Once you have found a property to rent And agreed a suitable moving date a good landlord will do the following. 1. An inventory check and for both of you to sign and date it on the day you move in. If more then one person is renting the property make sure that all names are on any agreement and all sign. This should be done on the day you move in.2. Make sure all names sign and date the assured shorthold tenancy agreement. If the above is not done then insist on it as it saves problems when you ask for your deposit back at the end of the agreed term. The landlord also has responsibilities such as 1. Gas installations such as your boiler have to be tested by a Corgi registered engineer either once a year and when you re-let to new tenants. A copy should be given to the tenant. 2. Comply with fire safety regulations by providing fire exits, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. This will depend on the type of property that you are letting out so check with the local council. 3. Furniture must comply with the 1988 fire and safety regulations. 4. If the building was built after 1992 it must have smoke alarms on every floor. 5. Water supply and waste removal pipes must be kept in good working order. 6. External maintenance is also the responsibility of the landlord who must give you a UK contact address. 7. Repairs are the responsibility of the landlord. Hopefully you have found this information useful. |
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