next2let - Legal

It is essential that the letting of a residential property is legally sound in view of the complexities of the law. There is a wide range of Legislation and Acts of Parliament, each containing many different legal provisions and requirements relative to residential lettings, eg.

• Housing Act 1988 & 1996.
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, S48.
• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulation 1994.
• Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994.
• Smoke Detectors Act 1991.
• Furniture & Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1989/1993.
• Tax Management Act 1970.
• Inland Revenue Stamping and Stamp Duty – Stamp Act 1891.
• Consumer Protection Act 1987/1988.
• Defective Premises Act 1972.

The above list is by no means comprehensive and covers only a few of the many legal aspects applicable to letting.

Due to the ever-changing nature of law and legislation, please ask for the latest advice as part of our free personal consultation on your letting needs.