Smoke alarms, EPC’s and floor plans.

Smoke alarm and CO2 detectors With the recent new legislation for landlords to provide such working alarms at the outset of new tenancies we have come across a handful of properties at check in since 1st October where landlords/agents have not fully complied with the new laws. Considering this leaves the inventory clerk, agent and…

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10 tips for avoiding tenancy disputes.

Contract a fully regulated, independent Inventory Clerk. The main causes of landlord / tenant disputes in rented accommodation are damage and cleaning, therefore without a thorough inventory in place (at check-in and check-out) landlords have much less chance of winning a dispute if they have no  detailed evidence of the original condition of the property. Ensure…

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