Being a Landlord

The book covers the full life cycle of a tenanted property – from the selection of new tenants to their departure and the check-out procedure. It also deals with:

• The documents to obtain from a new tenant and the checks to carry out:Deposit protection schemes and the recent changes.

• Possession proceedings.

• Repairs, health and safety regulations.

• Court procedures for debt collection and eviction.A dedicated chapter for landlords whose tenants receive housing benefit.

• The benefit cap and what a landlord should do about it.Houses in multiple occupation.

• Company lets and resident landlords.

Landlords will find practical step by step guides on completing 28 forms and carrying out 37 procedures in relation to a tenancy.

Many private sector landlords are facing an uncertain time with major changes to welfare benefits which will impact on them and their tenants. Being a Landlord guides landlords through these changes with minimal jargon and plenty of accessible step-by-step advice.

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