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Gas Safety Certificate
A gas safety certificate is a legal requirement that certifies that gas appliances and installations in the property have been checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer within the last 12 months and are safe to use. It is important to note that not having a valid gas safety certificate can result in legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment.
Electrical Installations Conditions Report (EICR)
An EICR is a detailed inspection and testing of the electrical installations in a property, including the wiring, switches, sockets, and other electrical equipment. A qualified electrician carries out the inspection and provides a report identifying any defects or safety issues with the electrical installations.
A valid EICR is a legal requirement. Not having one can result in legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment. An EICR can last from one to ten years, depending on the age of the electrical system.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
Do I Need An EPC?
It is a legal requirement to have a valid EPC for a property when marketing for sales and lettings...
What Is An EPC?
An EPC assesses the energy performance of a property...
How Long Is An EPC Valid For?
A valid EPC lasts for ten years and can be reused for multiple tenancies if still valid.
How Do I Order An EPC?
City Realtor can arrange an EPC for £120.00 including VAT.
Right to Rent
What Does Right To Rent Mean?
Introduced under the Immigration Act 2014...
What Is A Right To Rent Check?
Prospective tenants must show identity documents in person...
Landlord/Agent Responsibilities
- Check all adult tenants.
- Inspect original documents with tenant present.
- Keep copies and record the check.
- Conduct follow-up checks when needed.
- Report to the Home Office if required.
Acceptable Documents
Depending on nationality, acceptable documents include passports, ID cards, visas, or BRPs.
Consequences of Missing Documents
Tenants must show valid documents before tenancy begins.
Licensing & HMOs
What is an HMO?
A residential property with 3+ people sharing facilities from 2+ households.
What is a Household?
Married couples, families, or certain live-in staff members.
Licensing Types
- Mandatory: 5+ people, 3+ storeys, multiple households.
- Additional: Defined by council policy.
- Selective: Applies broadly, set by the council.
Licence Requirements
- Fire safety, gas checks, electrical checks.
- No overcrowding, clean shared spaces.
- Proper cooking/washing and waste facilities.
Licence details and safety certificates must be displayed.
Enforcement
- Operating without a licence is a criminal offence.
- Tenants can't withhold rent due to licensing issues.
- Council may revoke licence or take over management.
Local Councils
| Area | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | 020 7364 5008 | environmentalhealth@towerhamlets.gov.uk |
| Newham | 020 3373 1950 | propertylicensing@newham.gov.uk |
| Barking & Dagenham | 020 8724 8898 | privaterentedpropertylicensing@lbbd.gov.uk |
| Hackney | 020 8356 4866 | privatesectorhousing@hackney.gov.uk |
| Redbridge | 020 8708 4845 | prslicensing@redbridge.gov.uk |
