Regulations for rental property

Energy Performance Certificates

Since October 2008 landlords offering property for rent are required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property.

Money Laundering Regulations 2003

To comply with this we require two forms of identity from all Landlords. We require a photocopy of a valid passport or driving licence and proof of the Landlord?s current address in the form of a utility bill.

Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (Amendment 1993)

The Landlord should be fully aware of the terms and conditions of the Fire and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Amendment to the Regulations 1993 (herein referred to as 'the Regulations'. You should check that all furniture you plan to leave in the property complies with the Regulations.

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

The Landlord is fully responsible for making sure that gas installations and appliances are maintained in good order and checked for safety at least every 12 months by a Gas Safe Register Engineer. We organise this important certificate for all managed properties.

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994

These regulations require that all Landlords' supplying electrical equipment must ensure that it is safe and will not cause danger and that it satisfies the above Regulations.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Building Regulations 2000

The Landlord is responsible for making sure that proper consents have been sought and approved for all building works carried out at the Property in the past, present or future.