NEWS

The Housing Act 2004 has bought in some very important changes:-

6th April 2006

Start of the new deposit schemes. Landlords are now required to secure all deposits taken from this date for any  Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

6th April 2006

Government launch of the New HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) rules. This now requires that landlords who have a property with 5 unrelated occupiers on three stories or more now need a licence. They also announced that there would be other types of HMO which may not require licences, but will have to be managed in the same way. Have you got an HMO and need advice - call Toby 01273 777680.

6th April 2006

Government launch the New HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System). This now allows the council to enter any property not just those that are let and survey the property for 29 different hazards and the likly hood of them harming the occupants over a period of 12 months. watch out for this 

1st October 2008

All landlords/agents wanting to rent out a property need to show a valid Energy performance Certificate. You will be breaking the law if you do not. For further advice call us now on 01273 777680