Preparing your property to let
Where should landlords begin when preparing their property to let?
Landlords already have a legal obligation to keep their rental property safe and free from health hazards, in line with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. As such, responsible landlords and agents carry out risk assessments and make sure they mitigate the hazards outlined in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
The Bill proposes strengthening and clarifying these obligations by introducing a Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector, which will require landlords to make sure their rented properties meet specific minimum health and safety standards.
Find out more in our blog, ‘What’s the Decent Homes Standard?’.
Getting everything in place ready to let a property can seem like a huge task and a legal minefield, so we’ve put together an ‘Ultimate guide to preparing your property to let’ covering all the essential points.
