In cases where it will be of benefit to the local area, local authorities have the power to license HMOs that are not covered by the national mandatory scheme. This is called Additional Licensing. For more advice and guidance on this issue, please read this booklet: Protection against harassment and illegal eviction. Evicting a tenant For more information on your responsibilities in relation to tenant fees, please see the Tenant Fees Act 2019: guidance. Repeat offending If the tenant still does not leave, the landlord must apply for a warrant for possession. This means bailiffs can legally remove the tenant from the property.

Once you’ve informed them about a problem in the property, your landlord is responsible for most repairs. However, you should give them a reasonable amount of time to carry out the work. As a landlord, you are responsible for the following duties once the tenancy has started: Utility maintenance Install all aspects of Air Conditioning ranging from one unit split system’s to VRF’s. There are many different indoor units to suit your requirements The landlords’ section of the guidance will help you to understand what responsibilities you have as a landlord, and thereby assist you in creating a positive relationship with your tenant. It will also help you to get a clear view of your legal responsibilities as a landlord.A property can be rented directly from a landlord, or indirectly through a letting agency. If renting indirectly, ensure the letting agency is part of a redress scheme and client money protection scheme if they are taking your rent or deposit. As of 1 June 2019, letting agents can no longer charge fees to tenants. 3. Finding the right home These steps are explained in further detail in the How to rent guide, which is part of the paperwork that your landlord or letting agent is required to provide to you at the start of the tenancy. Your responsibilities For mandatory licensing to apply, the HMO (or housing in multiple occupation) must be occupied by 5 or more people, from 2 or more separate households. In addition, there are 3 tests that are applied to determine whether a property falls under mandatory HMO licensing:

Money Advice Service: This can provides free and impartial advice to help you manage your finances better. A property guardian is someone who has entered into an agreement to live in a building or part of a building that would normally be otherwise empty for the purpose of securing and safeguarding the property. This can often be a building which was not intended to be used as a residence. doing anything which will interfere with the ‘peace or comfort’ of the tenant or members of their household Provide a copy of the How to rent guide, Energy Performance Certificate and gas safety certificate where gas is supplied. You cannot evict a tenant with a Section 21 notice if you have not provided them with these documents. Right to rent Health and safety risks in the home are assessed by local councils using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). There are also additional health and safety requirements for housing in multiple occupation (HMO). HMOs are shared homes containing multiple households such as bedsits, shared student housing and hostels. Reporting a hazardThe landlord or letting agent should carry out most repairs in a timely manner. If something is not working, report it to your landlord or agent as soon as you can.