Legal & Regulations
How to Rent Guide
Government checklist for private tenants
Full Definition
Landlords in England must provide tenants with the current How to Rent guide at the start of each tenancy. Failure to do so prevents serving a valid Section 21 notice. The guide is available free from gov.uk and must be the current version.
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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
Article 4 Direction
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