More information for landlords

More information for landlords

Links to information and resources on external websites (most links open in new windows):

» Domestic gas installation and health and safety
Your rights and responsibilities where gas safety is concerned as a homeowner, tenant, landlord or gas installer.

» Housing benefit information for landlords
If your have tenants are entitled to help from their local council towards paying their rent, find out what the tenant will be asked for and what information you will need to provide in order that an assessment of the level of Housing Benefit payable can be made.

» Private housing and health services  
LBHF's private housing services and health information (for tenants, owners, landlords, leaseholders and freeholders) on landlord's responsibilities for housing standards, ensuring your property is 'fit for habitation' and how we help

» Housing standards
Information for tenants on landlord's responsibilities for housing standards, ensure your property is 'fit for habitation' and how your local council may be able to help.

» Landlord accreditation
Overview of the landlord accreditation scheme which promotes and rewards good landlords. Contact your local council to find out about any schemes in your area.

» Letting your property
Advice on the legal obligations to consider if you are thinking about letting your home and information on landlord accreditation schemes.

» Record-keeping for landlords
Records you'll need to keep for your property-letting business - including the details you'll need for Capital Gains Tax if you sell a property.

» Residential Property Tribunal Service
Contact information for Residential Property Tribunal Service. It is an independent body which aims to provide a high quality, cost effective, fair and accessible tribunal service to help landlords and tenants and leaseholders settle disputes about rents and about leasehold property.

» Tax on rental income - an overview
An overview of tax on rent, including renting rooms in your home, residential investment letting and furnished UK holiday lettings - plus related links.

» Tenancy Deposit Protection
Information for tenants, landlords and letting agencies on Tenancy Deposit law.