Landlord - Revision history

Editor at 07:20, 3 January 2025

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	The Landlord and Tenant Act is the governing legislation for landlords and business tenants. A business tenants is somebody who rents or leases the place where they conduct their business.		The Landlord and Tenant Act is the governing legislation for landlords and business tenants. A business tenants is somebody who rents or leases the place where they conduct their business.

−	The legislation obliges the landlord to keep the property structure and exterior well maintained. The costs of repairs or maintenance undertaken during the tenancy period must be borne by the landlord, unless damage has been directly caused by the tenant. If landlords don’t ~~fulfill~~ their legal obligations then local authorities have the power to prosecute.	+	The legislation obliges the landlord to keep the property structure and exterior well maintained. The costs of repairs or maintenance undertaken during the tenancy period must be borne by the landlord, unless damage has been directly caused by the tenant. If landlords don’t fulfil their legal obligations then local authorities have the power to prosecute.

	The landlord is legally responsible for:		The landlord is legally responsible for:

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	The council can hold a landlord to account using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).		The council can hold a landlord to account using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

−	=== Building Safety Act 2022 ===	+	=== The Building Safety Act 2022 ===

	A landlord or any superior landlord will be considered the accountable person for a building, where no special measures or building safety manager has been specifically appointed. As a landlord a Building Safety Manager should be appointed to develop a safety case for the building which outlines how the safety of the building will be managed and maintained over time. All residential buildings (new and existing) that are 18m tall or higher, or at least seven storeys tall (referred to as higher-risk buildings) must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) providing relevant information about the building.		A landlord or any superior landlord will be considered the accountable person for a building, where no special measures or building safety manager has been specifically appointed. As a landlord a Building Safety Manager should be appointed to develop a safety case for the building which outlines how the safety of the building will be managed and maintained over time. All residential buildings (new and existing) that are 18m tall or higher, or at least seven storeys tall (referred to as higher-risk buildings) must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) providing relevant information about the building.

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	The council can hold a landlord to account using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).		The council can hold a landlord to account using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
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		+	=== Building Safety Act 2022 ===
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		+	A landlord or any superior landlord will be considered the accountable person for a building, where no special measures or building safety manager has been specifically appointed. As a landlord a Building Safety Manager should be appointed to develop a safety case for the building which outlines how the safety of the building will be managed and maintained over time. All residential buildings (new and existing) that are 18m tall or higher, or at least seven storeys tall (referred to as higher-risk buildings) must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) providing relevant information about the building.
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		+	The Golden Thread of information contained under the Building Safety Act must be upheld, meaning a digital record of the building must be retained and updated, this includes design, construction, and maintenance information. This building information record must be up to date and readily available to tenants and the Building Safety Regulator. Part of this includes the need to engage with the buildings residents, by developing a Residents’ Engagement Strategy to ensure that tenants have access to building safety information about and involved in safety discussions.
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		+	As such the Building Safety Act places further emphasis on landlords to ensure that residential buildings are safe, meaning they are required and responsible for the implementing steps to ensure safety compliance. This maybe done through a number of actions including: Regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify and address safety issues promptly. Safety upgrades such as fire-resistant cladding or improved fire safety measures. Communicating with and keeping residents informed about safety measures, evacuation procedures, and any changes to a building’s safety. Ensuring a building complies with fire safety regulations, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and escape routes as appropriate.
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		+	For further information visit Building Safety Act 2022

	=== The Landlord and Tenant Act ===		=== The Landlord and Tenant Act ===
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	=== Income tax and capital gains tax ===		=== Income tax and capital gains tax ===

−	Income tax must be paid on the rental income and ~~the~~ profit when selling the property may be subject to capital gains tax if the price has increased since the landlord purchased the property.	+	Income tax must be paid on the rental income, voluntary Class 2 or Class 3 National Insurance may also be paid and then profit when selling the property may be subject to capital gains tax if the price has increased since the landlord purchased the property. There may be different rules if a property is within the Rent a Room Scheme.

	=== Maintenance ===		=== Maintenance ===

Designing Buildings at 11:53, 16 December 2021

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	* Tenant.		* Tenant.
	* Vacant possession.		* Vacant possession.
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−	~~= External references =~~
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−	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg285.pdf HSE]
−	* Gov.uk - [https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/your-landlords-safety-responsibilities Private renting]
−	* [http://www.thepropertylandlord.co.uk/ The Property Landlord]
−	* [http://www.rla.org.uk/ Residential Landlords Association]
−	* [https://bespokefinance.info/faq/ Buy to Let FAQ] & [https://bespokefinance.info/prsfaq/ Letting FAQ]
−	* [http://www.letorsellproperty.co.uk Let or Sell Property]
−	* [https://www.martinslowe.com/commercial-landlord-responsibilities-what-you-need-to-know-before-investing/ Commercial Landlord Responsibilities]

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Editor at 17:05, 8 December 2021

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	NB a Superior Landlord is the person or company for the time being who owns the interest in the property which gives him the right to possession of the premises at the end of the Landlord's lease of the property.		NB a Superior Landlord is the person or company for the time being who owns the interest in the property which gives him the right to possession of the premises at the end of the Landlord's lease of the property.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* Agricultural tenancy.
	* Break clauses in leases.		* Break clauses in leases.
	* Buy-to-let mortgage.		* Buy-to-let mortgage.

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	* In accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, a fire risk assessment must be carried out to minimise the risk of fire.If the property is furnished, the landlord must ensure that furniture and furnishings comply with the guidelines set under the Furniture and Furnishings Fire and Safety Regulations.		* In accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, a fire risk assessment must be carried out to minimise the risk of fire.If the property is furnished, the landlord must ensure that furniture and furnishings comply with the guidelines set under the Furniture and Furnishings Fire and Safety Regulations.

−	NB: Some of these safety ~~regulations have been~~ updated under the [[Homes_(Fitness_for_Human_Habitation)_Act_2018\|Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018]].	+	NB: Some of these safety requirements were updated under the [[Homes_(Fitness_for_Human_Habitation)_Act_2018\|Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018]].

	= Costs =		= Costs =

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	* Provide fire extinguishers where necessary.		* Provide fire extinguishers where necessary.
	* In accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, a fire risk assessment must be carried out to minimise the risk of fire.If the property is furnished, the landlord must ensure that furniture and furnishings comply with the guidelines set under the Furniture and Furnishings Fire and Safety Regulations.		* In accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, a fire risk assessment must be carried out to minimise the risk of fire.If the property is furnished, the landlord must ensure that furniture and furnishings comply with the guidelines set under the Furniture and Furnishings Fire and Safety Regulations.
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		+	NB: Some of these safety regulations have been updated under the [[Homes_(Fitness_for_Human_Habitation)_Act_2018\|Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018]].

	= Costs =		= Costs =

Editor at 12:38, 4 June 2021

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	* Freehold.		* Freehold.
	* Ground rent.		* Ground rent.
		+	* Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
	* Housing tenure.		* Housing tenure.
	* How to evict a tenant.		* How to evict a tenant.

Editor at 16:41, 13 April 2021

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	* Right to rent.		* Right to rent.
	* Section 13 notice.		* Section 13 notice.
		+	* Section 21 notice.
	* Tenancy deposit protection.		* Tenancy deposit protection.
	* Tenant.		* Tenant.

Editor at 18:09, 25 March 2021

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	* Rent review.		* Rent review.
	* Right to rent.		* Right to rent.
		+	* Section 13 notice.
	* Tenancy deposit protection.		* Tenancy deposit protection.
	* Tenant.		* Tenant.