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Landlord Guide: How to carry out successful mid-tenancy inspections

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It’s very important to carry out regular inspections on rental properties during a tenancy, whether the landlord does it themselves or via their property manager. I personally refer to mid-tenancy inspections as “maintenance visits”, as it’s more collaborative and shows the focus is on ensuring the property is in good condition. After all, the ultimate …

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Energy efficiency and EPC ratings: What Landlords Need to Know

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On 20 September 2023, Rishi Sunak confirmed that the pending legislation on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) which would have forced landlords to upgrade properties to an EPC C had been scrapped. Instead, they would “continue to encourage households to do so where they can.” There has been a collective sigh of relief among landlords …

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What are landlords’ obligations to carry out repairs in England?

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The question of responsibility for repairs can often be a bone of contention between landlords and renters. The responsibility for repairs are set out in various laws in the UK. As they are established by statute, any clauses in tenancy agreements that try to change this responsibility, are automatically null and void. What are these …

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