Being a Landlord George Denton-Ashley
The book covers the full life cycle of a tenanted property - from the selection of new tenants to their departure and the check-out procedure. It also deals with:
* The documents to obtain from a new tenant and the checks to carry out:Deposit protection schemes and the recent changes.
* Possession proceedings.
* Repairs, health and safety regulations.
* Court procedures for debt collection and eviction.A dedicated chapter for landlords whose tenants receive housing benefit.
* The benefit cap and what a landlord should do about it.Houses in multiple occupation.
* Company lets and resident landlords.
Landlords will find practical step by step guides on completing 28 forms and carrying out 37 procedures in relation to a tenancy.
Many private sector landlords are facing an uncertain time with major changes to welfare benefits which will impact on them and their tenants. Being a Landlord guides landlords through these changes with minimal jargon and plenty of accessible step-by-step advice.