Landlord tips for fire safety in private rented homes
As a private landlord, you have a legal obligation to ensure your rented home is safe for your tenants to live in. This includes fire safety. We’ve put together the following tips to provide you with some factors to consider when it comes to fire safety in private rented...
The importance of tenant safety in private rented homes
Landlords are legally required to provide safe homes for tenants. It’s important to understand what tenant safety involves, so we’ve put together some examples. There is only so much you can do to prepare your property, and the rest is down to the common sense of those living there....
Preparing your property for winter and keeping your tenants safe
During the winter, there can be a number of seasonal issues to be aware of. Consider what you might need to do to keep your tenants safe and your property looked after. Preparing your property for winter might help to reduce costs and the likelihood of needing to claim...
Four property tips to help landlords prepare for potential flooding
We all know that the UK can experience heavy rain. Certain areas can particularly suffer from such extreme weather. If you can prepare for potential flooding, you may be in a position to act more efficiently. Too much rain isn’t appreciated by anyone, property owners included. It can be...
Four landlord tips for looking after a tenancy
Whether you’re new to letting properties or have years of experience, you may benefit from our list of tips for looking after a tenancy. From legislation pitfalls to property maintenance problems, it can be costly to make mistakes. We hope the following tips help: 1. Tenant background checks are...
Why tenant background checks are important for landlords
When letting a property, tenant background checks are important for legal, financial, and personal safety. To avoid a tenant moving in who might cause you stress and possibly even damage to the property, knowing who is living in your home can be vital. These are a few tips to...
Unoccupied property security tips for landlords
There are likely to be times when your rental property is unoccupied. Landlords might experience a void period due to maintenance work being done on the property. Or there might simply be a gap between new tenants moving in after the previous ones have left. It’s important that during...
Encourage recycling in rented homes to help the environment
If you are a private landlord looking to encourage recycling in rented homes, have a think about what changes you can make. You cannot control how your tenants decide to live. As long as it does not break the law or your tenancy agreement, they should feel free to...
Remember the importance of gas safety in rented homes
This week is the Gas Safe Register’s annual Gas Safety Week. As a landlord, you should understand how this is important for the health and safety of your tenants. Incorrectly fitted and serviced appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is produced...
Gas safety information for tenants in the private rental sector
As a tenant, there are certain steps you can take to make your rented home gas safe. The Gas Safety Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas, provides the following advice: Ask to see your Landlord’s Gas Safety Record. Your landlord...