With the introduction of the Renters Rights Act landlords will be required to consider tenant requests to have pets. Landlords will have 28 days to consider the tenant’s request and will have to provide valid reasons if they decide to refuse the consent.

As from 1 May 2026 all tenancies will be periodic tenancies with no fixed term so tenants will be able to stay in the property for as long as they like.  Tenants who want to leave a property will need to give two months’ notice to vacate in line with their rent period. Landlords will need to serve a valid Section 8 notice to gain possession of the property.

Landlords will only be able to evict tenants and gain possession of their property when they have a valid reason to do so. Possession grounds under Section 8 have been extended to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants who commit anti-social behaviour, or where landlords wish to sell their property with vacant possession.  The possession grounds for persistent rent arrears have changed, whereby a tenant had to be 2 months in arrears with their rent they will now need to be 3 months in arrears.

Landlords will still be able to increase the rents payable, rent increases will only be allowed once a year and will need to be by way of the revised Section 13 procedure with the prescribed notice issued to the tenants. The Section 13 notice needs to be issued two months in advance of the rent increase effective date.

Employing an agent can act as a buffer should any dispute arise between the landlord and tenant. Managing agents keep up to date with new housing legislation and action where necessary, liaising with the tenant so that our clients don't have to.

It is a legal requirement to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to display to any prospective tenant to show the property meets a minimum rating. Property portals will also ensure that all listings show an EPC, and a fine may result in not doing this. Ask your managing agent to help in coordinating the EPC.

Yes, when appropriate notice is given to the tenant. The agreed notice period will be stated in the tenancy agreement.

The tenant will be liable for any damage caused during the tenancy that is deemed avoidable. These costs will be deducted where agreed from the security deposit collected at the start of the tenancy.

A standing order will be set up from the tenant's bank account before the property is let to them. The rent will be collected on the same day each month and processed into the landlord's account on the agreed date.

Making sure rent payments are promptly made is part of a managing agent's service. However, during a tenancy, people's circumstances can change and should arrears occur, there are professionals here who can advise the landlord on the best way to proceed in this situation.

The tenant must provide a deposit equal to 5 weeks rent. The deposit is refundable when the tenant moves out and after an inspection has been carried out to confirm the property's condition. We allow for general wear and tear within the deposit but consider if the tenant has behaved per the tenancy agreement.

We will continue to look hard for a new tenant, consider appointing a joint letting agent, review the asking rent and provide you with the best advice possible.

The difference in rent between a furnished property and an unfurnished property is marginal. If you decide to furnish your property, you'll need to provide various furniture and white kitchen goods. Our lettings management team would be happy to advise you on what will help attract the right tenants.

Yes, smoke alarms must be installed on each floor. A managing agent can help carry out checks and ensure the property complies with legislation.

Landlords are legally obliged to maintain the property under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. In addition, should an item of furniture provided by the landlord need replacing through fair wear and tear, the tenancy agreement will agree that the landlord will replace this for the tenant.