Tenant and Landlord Rights – A Comprehensive Guide
7 September 2009
With more and more people either renting a property or becoming a landlord it is more important than ever to know what the rights of tenants and landlords are. Now, Accord Lets, specialists in property to rent in Birmingham and Warwick property to let, have put together a comprehensive guide on the rights of both landlords and tenants.
The rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and the landlord are likely to be detailed within the tenancy agreement although some conditions often vary from one landlord and property to the next. This guide outlines what rights both tenants and landlords generally have in rental situations.
Tenant’s Rights
- To know the name and address of the landlord and to know the full terms of the tenancy agreement
- To live in a property that is in suitable condition for rental purposes and for any repairs and maintenance to be carried out promptly
- For the property to be safe with all equipment meeting safety standards and for a Gas Inspection Certificate to be produced at the start of the tenancy and then annually
- To enjoy peaceful and quiet residence in the property and that any demands for access are notified prior
- That the landlord gives a reasonable period of notice if they want to end the tenancy
- To have any deposit returned within thirty days subject to rental payments being up to date etc
- To know and be aware of the full terms of the tenancy agreement
Landlord’s Rights
- To enter the property after providing the tenant with a reasonable period of notice
- To repossess the property if the rent remains unpaid for fourteen days or more
- To repossess the property if the tenant breaches the terms of the tenancy or becomes bankrupt
- To seek possession of the property if it has been damaged by the tenant
- To dispose of any items left at the property that are unclaimed by the tenant within a specified period of time
Mr Mimmack, from the firm who offer not just Birmingham apartments to let but property to rent in Leamington and Warwick property to let , said, “It is important for both tenants and landlords to know exactly what their rights are when they commit to a tenancy agreement. Both landlords and tenants should be fully aware of their rights and responsibilities and these are ordinarily contained within the tenancy agreement itself. It is also worth remembering that if the tenancy contains a break clause, either the landlord or the tenant can exercise this after the first six months of the tenancy.”
For more information please visit the Accord Lets website at www.accordproperty.co.uk