The government has published useful advice to landlords about renting out properties. It includes the following matters:
- It explains what an assured shorthold tenancy is
- Things to think about before letting a property
- Redress schemes
- Rules relating to letting agents
- Rules around deposits
- Providing a gas safety certificate (if relevant), and requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Providing an energy performance certificate
- ‘Right to rent’ checks
- Rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants during the tenancy
The guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.
If you're thinking of renting out a property, take a look at our Lets4U scheme for landlords.