Responsibilities of a Landlord




Becoming a landlord is becoming a popular move for those wanting to make a bit of passive income. That said, in order to go down this path, there are a lot of practicalities to think about.

Firstly, you have to find a house and decide whether to rent it out to a family or a group of people, like students. You’ll then need to put in an offer, get a quote from a conveyancing solicitor online, as well as get a surveyor to view the property. All this before you’ve even purchased the house!

The responsibilities don’t end there. There are also other costs and regulations, bar health and safety and general upkeep, that must be known. These include:

 

• House with multiple occupancy Epping (HMO):  the property falls in this category if there are three or more people living under the roof who are unrelated, for example a student house. In this case, there are certain obligations the landlord must adhere to.

 

• Secure Tenant Deposits:  a deposit scheme isn’t compulsory, but will allow you to secure the deposit so it can be paid back when they leave.

 

• Immigration:  you must be certain that your tenant has the right to rent in your country.

 

• Decide Whether To Use An Agent Or Not:  letting agents can help a lot with getting your property out in the market. That said, you have to pay them a fair bit of the cut – usually around 10 to 15 percent of rent. When it comes to actually helping with the property, they often care little, and leave it to the landlord. 

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