Landlord responsibilities when renting a property to a tenant.

As a landlord in the UK you have certain responsibilities to your tenant and to the property:

▪	To maintain all electrical, heating, plumbing and other appliances in good working order. There are certain safety requirements which must be adhered to.
▪	To maintain and repair the premises including structural aspects such as roofs, walls and floors.
▪	Provide adequate refuse bins for apartments/flats, studios or any other type of property excluding houses. You must also arrange for the collection of this refuse.
▪	Provide adequate locks and keys and ensure that the property is safe and secure.
▪	Undertake repairs to keep the property in the same condition as when the tenant moved in, except for normal wear and tear.
▪	Provide smoke detectors.
▪	Control infestations before a tenant moves in and continue to do so during the duration of the tenancy unless the problem was caused by the tenant.
▪	Ensure you have adequate insurance, including buildings and contents.

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