Letting out your property: The Landlords Guide

Are you thinking of letting a flat, house or part of your home and want to know the true implications of being a landlord? This guide is here to steer anyone who intends – or already is – letting property through the legal and practical issues involved. As a landlord, it is vital that you realise the extent of the obligations that you are taking on and are aware of your legal responsibilities. Landlords are subject to a plethora of regulations that are regularly amended or added to, and usually they involve penalties for non-compliance. This guide will serve as a useful introduction to tenancy agreements, landlord's and tenant's obligations, rent control, gaining possession of your property, and more.