5 Landlord’s certificate obligations when renting out

5 Landlord’s certificate obligations when renting out
Legal
Rentila
9 min read
15 Jul 24
Summary
  1. Gas safety certificate
  2. Domestic electrical installation certificate
  3. Energy performance certificate (EPC)
  4. Fire risk assessment form
  5. “Right to rent” check
  6. FAQ’s
  7. Things to remember

Renting out your apartment to tenants is usually an exciting development. But before you start showing the place or signing any leases, there are a few legal obligations you need to be aware of. The requirements aren’t too complicated, but one of the common mistakes landlords make when renting is failing to obtain the proper documentation, which can result in hefty fines or even legal trouble down the road. In this article, we’ll walk you through 5 essential landlord’s certificate obligations when renting out so you can start earning rental income without any legal issues. Read on to learn exactly what you need to provide to tenants as a UK landlord.

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Landlord’s Insurance – Do you even need it?

Landlord Insurance - Do you even need it?
Legal
The basics
6 min read
02 Feb 21
Summary
  1. What is landlord’s insurance?
  2. What does this insurance cover you for?
  3. Is landlord’s insurance more expensive?
  4. Is this insurance a legal requirement?
  5. Do I need this insurance if renting to family members?
  6. Do I need this insurance if I live in the property?
  7. Do I need landlord’s insurance and building’s insurance?
  8. Things to remember

So you’re looking to rent out a property, but you’re baffled by insurance. What is landlord’s insurance, and will a typical homeowner’s policy be adequate?

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How Can A Landlord End A Tenancy In The UK?

Tenancy Contract Types
Advise
Legal
The basics
1 min read
12 Sep 23
Summary
  1. Do Tenancies End On The End Date?
  2. The Legal Process
  3. Mutual Agreement
  4. Section 21 Notice
  5. Tenant Eviction (Section 8 Notice)
  6. Surrender Of Tenancy
  7. Other Clauses
  8. Tips

In an ideal world, no landlord would ever have to end a tenancy early. Unfortunately, however, we don’t live in an ideal world, and as a result, ending tenancies early is something that both landlords and tenants have to be prepared for. Given that it happens so often and for so many reasons, there’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to what the specific precedent needs to be in order to comply with UK law. A single Google search throws up thousands upon thousands of results, meaning that for landlords and tenants both, the topic can be overwhelming at times.

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