LETTING YOUR HOME

Tips for lettings

FAQ

Everything you need to know about lettings

LANDLORD ADVICE

Do's and don'ts for Landlords

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Taking care of your property

LEGAL MATTERS

The legalities involved in letting property

EPC

Will I Need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

TENANTS' ADVICE

Tips for tenants

Legal Matters

The Tenancy Agreement

This is a legally binding contract between the landlord and the tenant of a property containing the responsibilities and conditions of both parties.
Alan Francis will prepare a tenancy agreement to meet the needs of the owner, ensuring the requirements of the Housing Act 1988 are followed.

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety)
Regulations 1988 (Amended 1989 and 1993)

These regulations set standards of fire resistance for soft furnishings in your property. If you let your home all furnishings and bedding must meet these standards to ensure the tenant's safety.

Most new furniture bought after 1 March 1990 will meet the regulation standard and will bear a label to show this. Your Alan Francis Home Manager will check property with you to ensure you comply with the regulations.

Gas Appliances (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994

These regulations were introduced to improve the design of gas appliances and make sure all gas appliances are checked for safety in rented property at least once a year.
A gas company or a Corgi registered engineer must carry out this check and records must be kept of all checks, dates of inspections and any problems found. Certificates will be given to the landlord, the tenant and one will be kept in our records.
Your Alan Francis Home Manager will remind you when this check is due and, if you wish, will organise this for you.

Electricity

Although not a legal requirement, Alan Francis can organise an electrical safety check on your property. This offers protection to both the landlord and the tenant and can be carried out on an annual basis.