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  1. EPCs must be given foc to all prospective tenants http://short.to/q7n93:05 AM Nov 4th from web
  2. When buying investment properties with sitting tenants, remember you may not be entitled to evict them, so check them carefully1:05 AM Oct 28th from API
  3. HMO landlords whose properties require a license cannot normally serve a section 21 notice until the license has been applied for1:05 AM Oct 21st from web
  4. Landlords who let HMOs must have electrical installations inspected every 5 years and get a certificate1:05 AM Oct 14th from web
  5. Take steps to protect yourself against your letting agent going bust : http://short.to/q7mw1:05 AM Oct 7th from web
  6. You are still legally responsible for keeping the property in repair even if the tenant fails to pay rent1:06 AM Sep 30th from web
  7. Watch out for the signs of drug production in your properties : http://bit.ly/L5frv1:05 AM Sep 23rd from web
  8. Consider using agents which are registered with the Property Ombudsman http://is.gd/1n0cq11:57 PM Sep 15th from web
  9. Be careful if you take 2 months rent in advance instead of a deposit- a court may not agree it isn't a deposit, if yr tenant brings a claim11:57 PM Sep 8th from web
  10. If your tenant has gone abroad owing you rent, see this article http://is.gd/1n04T11:57 PM Sep 1st from API
  11. Tenancy agreements do not have to be for 6 months - you can have any term you wish, but 6 months is usual11:57 PM Aug 25th from API
  12. If you cannot find a new tenant, consider allowing pets - see our article on facebook : http://snipr.com/lqwel11:57 PM Aug 18th from API
  13. If you are worried a new tenant cannot pay rent, consider taking a guarantor11:57 PM Aug 11th from API
  14. If your tenant fails to pay rent, write immediately - we have precedent letters in our Rent Arrears Action Plan http://short.to/ieed11:57 PM Aug 4th from API
  15. Be careful with company lets, sometimes they are used for employees who would not pass referencing11:57 PM Jul 28th from API
  16. If your tenant is paying over £25Kpa you do not need to protect the tenancy deposit in a scheme11:57 PM Jul 21st from API
  17. If doing a company let, check first to make sure it is a real company - you can do this free online at http://www.companieshouse.o...11:57 PM Jul 14th from API
  18. You must have a landlords address in England & Wales in your tenancy agreement (or separate notice) or tenants can withhold rent6:33 AM Jul 8th from API
  19. Try to get a signed standing order form for rent payments before handing over the keys6:33 AM Jul 1st from web
  20. If your tenant is on housing benefit/LHA always get them to sign a letter of authority, or the benefit office will not talk to you6:34 AM Jun 24th from web
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  • Bio Weeky tips for landlords from Landlord-Law. Click the link above for more. See also my main twitter account at twitter.com/TessaShepperson.
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