Many lettings landlords leave regulation compliance to their letting agent opting for a fully managed service but many landlords opt for let only or rent collection service to save on fees, or use our compliance only service. The Alexandre Boyes Tunbridge Wells lettings team has seen a rise in those latter landlords unintentionally failing in their statutory obligations. The most common issues are forgetting to renew the legally required annual Gas Safety Certificate or having a valid Electrical Instalment Condition Report.
Why does it matter?
Lettings legislation is fast changing. Year after year there has been an influx of new or updated legal requirements and there is a major overhaul on the cards in the form of the Rent Reform Bill. It is essential that landlords of privately rented accommodation stay informed, up to date and take steps to ensure compliance. Not only is non-compliance with safety testing hazardous and can put lives and property at risk but there are strict timeframes for providing tenants with safety certification and non-compliance runs the risk of fines, imprisonment and / or possession issues. Judges have the discretion to deny and delay possession orders for non-compliance which can pose a real financial headache if your tenant is already in rent arrears and continues to not pay their rent, and rack up legal fees. Failing to issue the Governments How To Rent Guide can complicate possession hearings!
How can Alexandre Boyes help?
To take the worry out of staying informed and compliant with statutory legislation and requirements our Alexandre Boyes Tunbridge Wells lettings team has designed a landlord compliance reminder only service.
What does this involve?
The team can
- issue your tenants with updated How to Rent Guides when issued by the Government
- provide landlord updates on major legislative changes
- issue reminders for Property Inspections
- Issue reminders for your next Electrical Instalment Condition Report
- Issue reminders for your next annual Gas Safety Inspection
- Issue reminders for your next Boiler services
- Issue reminders for your next Portable Appliance testing
- Issue reminders for your next Energy Performance Certificate
- Issue reminders for your next Chimney Sweep
- Issue reminders for the expiry of Appliance warranties
- Issue reminders for your insurance policy expiry dates e.g. Buildings, Contents, Rent Guarantee, Legal Liability and Expense Cover
What will it cost?
We have made this service affordable to help encourage uptake and help our landlords stay compliant. You have two options – £24.00 inc. VAT per month paid via Monthly Direct Debit or an upfront annual charge of £250 inc. VAT
How can I sign up?
Call Rachel Norris, Head of Alexandre Boyes Tunbridge Wells Lettings on 01892 525522 or email Rachel at rachel.norris@alexandre-boyes.co.uk. We can also offer a bespoke quote to tweak this compliance only service to your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
