Do we need to fit smoke detectors in the property?
All houses must be fitted with at least one working smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm (ideally mains connected) per floor.
Is there anything we must do if we want to leave furniture?
Yes. All furniture must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings Safety Regulations 1993. Landlords are liable for ensuring that all furniture and furnishing in a rented property complies with these safety standards. Furniture bought after 1990 will have a safety label attached. Any furniture that does not have this label, including that bought after 1990 (if it has been cut out), must NOT be left in the property. Failure to do this may result in a fine, or imprisonment, or both.
Do I need to give you any identification?
Yes. We require identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations. These are kept on file together with your signed Agency Agreement and Landlord Information Sheet.
Should I advise my insurance company? Building cover must be maintained and payment of premiums continued. Your insurance company must be advised that you are intending to let the property. This affects your contents insurance and you should therefore inform the company. They should also be told that we are the Managing Agents. The tenant is responsible for insuring his own belongings. It is important that the landlord informs us of any specific conditions his insurer may impose and of which the tenant should be aware, i.e. maximum period during which the property may be unoccupied, yet still covered by insurance. It is also advisable to check for damage caused by burst pipes both when the property is tenanted and empty.
I am going abroad and will be non-resident for tax purposes. Can you advise me?
Yes. We can provide you with a leaflet explaining what you should do. You will need to sign the Inland Revenue’s NRL1 Form for us to obtain approval to pay rent gross, i.e. with no tax deducted: this is a straightforward process. If the property is jointly owned, or any monies are paid into a joint account, each party will need to be registered.
Should I advise my insurance company?
We can handle simple claims on the instruction of the landlord as part of the Full Management Agreement. If however we are involved in a substantial amount of work obtaining estimates, supervising repair work, etc, then we will make a separate charge to you based on time spent. We do ask that you advise your insurance company that in the event of any claim we will be acting your behalf.
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