local office to secure a FREE no obligation valuation. We will advise you of what the local market is doing and how best to market your property to secure a quick and productive tenancy. We can also talk you through the different services that we provide to find the best one that suits your needs. Step 4 – Energy Performance Certificate and MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard) The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) came into force in England and Wales on 1 April 2018, and applies to private rented residential and non-domestic property and is aimed at encouraging landlords and property owners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties by a restriction on the granting and continuation of existing tenancies where the property has an Energy Performance Certificate Rating of F and G. Boydens can assist and provide guidance if required. Step 5 – Gas and Electrical Safety & Detectors Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998, states that a landlord must have a valid gas safety certificate in place throughout the duration of the tenancy. The safety check must be carried out on an annual basis by a Gas Safe accredited engineer. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require the landlord to ensure that there is a satisfied electrical installation condition report, in line with the 18th Edition, in place at the property prior to the commencement of each tenancy. The report will last for a period of 5 years. The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 require private sector landlords to install at least one smoke alarm on each floor of the property, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a solid fuel burning appliance, with effect from 1st October 2015. Step 6 – Referencing a Prospective Tenant All prospective tenants are required to undergo referencing to confirm their financial position and their right to rent. Once completed Boydens will secure a date for the commencement of the tenancy. Step 7 – Getting the Property Ready A well presented and clean property is more likely to be looked after by the tenant. If possible arrange for the property to be professionally cleaned which will then set the standard from the start of the tenancy. Now is also the time to attend to those small maintenance jobs such as loose cupboard doors or dripping taps for example. Step 8 – The Inventory It is important that an inventory and schedule of condition is compiled before the commencement of the tenancy and a copy handed to the tenant at move in. The inventory will provide details of the condition of the property and any fixtures and fittings remaining, along with photographs showing the same. Even if you have an unfurnished property, an inventory must be completed to protect your position. In the absence of an inventory, the landlord could very easily jeopardise any claim against the tenant’s deposit. Step 9 – Moving the Tenant In On the date of move in the tenant will attend the local Boydens branch to sign their tenancy agreement, pay any remaining funds due and confirm receipt of all of the required documents to ensure the landlord is compliant with current regulations. Step 10 – Enjoy being a Landlord! Being a landlord can be challenging with expectations increasing, driven in many cases by the requirements of new legislation. Our most popular Fully Managed Service allows landlords to rest assured that they will remain compliant in all aspects as professionally trained Boydens staff deal with the day to day requirements of the property. You can then relax and enjoy the benefits of being a Boydens landlord. L E T T I N G S & M A N A G E M E N T 2 3
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