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With over 170 pieces of legislation governing the rental sector, and this growing year on year, it is impossible to cover all of the legislative requirements in one post (or even several). There is a reason why lettings is a full time job for us after all! So, in this article we are going to cover the very basic legal requirements when you initially let a property.
At the time of writing this blog post the Renters Reform Bill is due to second reading in parliament that may potentially have an impact on some of the information below.
Energy Performance Certificate
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 landlords are required to provide an EPC Rating within 7 days of marketing a property or, where they can evidence why this was not possible, within 21 days thereafter. These regulations also require that the rating features on the advertising of the property.
With over 170 pieces of legislation governing the rental sector, and this growing year on year, it is impossible to cover all of the legislative requirements in one post (or even several). There is a reason why lettings is a full time job for us after all! So, in this article we are going to cover the very basic legal requirements when you initially let a property.
At the time of writing this blog post the Renters Reform Bill is due to second reading in parliament that may potentially have an impact on some of the information below.
Energy Performance Certificate
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 landlords are required to provide an EPC Rating within 7 days of marketing a property or, where they can evidence why this was not possible, within 21 days thereafter. These regulations also require that the rating features on the advertising of the property.
