As summer draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to review your property’s compliance before the busy autumn lettings season. If you self-manage your rental property, taking a proactive approach now can help you avoid last-minute issues, protect your investment, and ensure your property remains safe for tenants.
Here are a few key areas every self-managing landlord should check:
Gas Safety Certificate – Ensure your annual gas safety inspection is up to date and that a valid certificate is in place.
Electrical Safety (EICR) – Check that your Electrical Installation Condition Report is current and arrange any remedial work if required.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms – Test all alarms to ensure they’re working correctly and meet the latest legal requirements.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – Confirm your EPC is still valid and consider any improvements that could enhance your property’s energy efficiency.
Routine maintenance – Inspect the property for signs of wear and tear, leaks, or other maintenance issues before they become bigger problems.
Tenancy documents – Review tenancy agreements, deposit protection details, and other important documentation to ensure everything is accurate and up to date.
With so many legal obligations, safety checks and ongoing maintenance responsibilities to manage, staying on top of everything can take considerable time. Completing these checks before autumn can give you peace of mind and help ensure your property is ready for existing or new tenants.
Alternatively, Your Move can take care of the day-to-day management for you. Our LetComplete service includes property compliance management, safety certification oversight, regular property inspections, and maintenance management through vetted contractors.
Speak to your local Your Move lettings experts to find out how LetComplete could help you protect your investment while removing much of the stress of managing a rental property.
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