Legal & Regulations

Gas Safety Certificate

Annual certification of gas appliance safety

Full Definition

Landlords must have gas appliances, flues, and pipework checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The certificate must be provided to tenants before they move in and within 28 days of the annual check. Failure to comply is a criminal offence with potential imprisonment.

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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)

Rating of property's energy efficiency from A-G

MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards)

Minimum EPC rating required to legally rent property

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Planning restriction on converting properties to HMOs

HMO Licensing

Legal requirement for renting to multiple households

Selective Licensing

Licensing scheme for all private rentals in designated areas

AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy)

Standard tenancy agreement for private rentals