One Lettings can certainly help provide advice on how to condition your property to achieve maximum income and of course design a marketing campaign that will find suitable tenants in the shortest possible time. But there are some pre-requisites that you need to consider,

- You need to understand what a Assured Shorthold Tenancy is and where it can be used

- The implications if the tenant does not pay

- Regaining posession during and at the end of the tenancy

Legal & Legislative Considerations

Under the common law, Landlords have the duty to ensure the safety of rented property and its contents to tenants, occupants, neighbours or the public do not suffer injury or damage.

The following are statutory Safety Legislations applicable to rented properties, which must be adhered to by Landlords:

• A valid and current Gas Safety certificate issued by a GAS Safe engineer
• Smoke detectors must be installed in all properties built since 1992
• Electrical appliances must be safe – although it is not current legislation to have a electrical safety certificate
• Furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations (link to act & documentation)

Other mandatory requirements

• A valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Your property must have buildings insurance (if mortgaged)

One Lettings has compiled a definitive checklist on they key requirements to let you property. This can be downloaded by clicking here.