Rosy Border, Mark Fairweather
If you are thinking of renting out a house or flat, this book will give you everything you need to become a successful landlord. It advises you about your legal responsibilities, about choosing and vetting a tenant and about the tenancy agreement itself.
Part 1: Before You Let Your Property 1. You are making history 2. The assured shorthold tenancy explained 3. Is your property safe? 4. Is your property habitable? 5. Some important considerations 6. Buy-to-let Part 2: Finding a Tenant 7. Do you need an agent? 8. Set your stall out 9. Track down a tenant 10. Tenants receiving benefits 11. The selection process 12. References and deposits Part 3: The Nitty Gritty 13. Getting down to business 14. During the tenancy 15. Parting company 16. A word on tax 17. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Part 4: Documents and Information 18. Sample letters 19. Useful contacts
Aims to provide 'how to' guidance in situations that would require expert advice. This book is supported by a companion website providing updates and ready-to-use documents and letters. It advises the landlord about: legal responsibilities, choosing and vetting a tenant, and the tenancy agreement. It is useful for both landlord and tenant.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
You are making history; The assured shorthold tenancy explained; Is your property safe?; Is your property habitable?; Some importantconsiderations; Buy-to-let; Do you need an agent?; Set your stall out; Track down a tenant; Tenants receiving benefits; The selection process; References and deposits; Getting down to business; During the tenancy; Parting company; A word on tax; The Assured Shorthand Tenancy Agreement; Sample letters; Useful Contacts
