Landlord Regulations
At Blue Crystal, we’ve been managing properties in West London for many years. We know that initially, you might be surprised to know that there are more legal steps involved when letting a property then selling it.
You don’t only have national rules and regulations: you also have the local ones. You need to know your rights and responsibilities as a landlord and your tenant’s ones.
For this reason, in this category archive, we aim to explain very clearly the main landlord regulations.
From the minute you sign a contract, your tenants will probably always call upon you to make repairs.
For this reason, in this category, we explain the main landlord regulations from your statutory repairing obligations. Also, we share tips on how to make sure that the tenants will make the eventual repairs to a certain standard.
HMO Fire Safety and Health Regulations
In this article, we will explain what is involved in the HMO fire safety and health regulations and how you can comply as a landlord. In an HMO Fire safety is the landlord’s responsibility Fire safety within a rental property is of the utmost importance. Indeed,...
How long does an eviction take – and more useful information
How long does an eviction take Repossession is the last situation a landlord wants to consider, but if you find yourself in a position where you need to retrieve your property from tenants you need to know where you stand. But if you found yourself needing to take...
How to check if a property is gas safe
Check if a property has a gas safe certificate Most landlords don’t check their gas appliances annually. So, we’ve put together a list all landlords need to know how to check if a property is gas safe. Carbon monoxide alarms are a must in all properties where there is...
Assured shorthold tenancy: how to start them right
Discover in this article how to beginning an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), learning from the common mistakes, in order to get it right. In the long-term, it will work out better for all parties. Comply with the regulations, provide all necessary information You...
What happens at the end of a tenancy
What happens at the end of a fixed term tenancy When we think of what happens at the end of a tenancy, our common hope is for it all to go smoothly. Tenants want to move without much hassle or worry and get their deposit back quickly. Landlords want to get a new...