Advice for landlords

Advice and assistance for private landlords

The following guides, which can be downloaded from the right of the page, all offer invaluable advice for private landlords detailing the main duties and responsibilities they face:

• A guide to landlords' duties - gas safety
• Assured and assured shorthold tenancies - a guide for landlords
• Letting rooms in your home - a guide for resident landlords

Useful contacts

The following organisations may also be of interest to private landlords:

• Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs - for information about the tax implications of letting property
• Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety Executive This link will take you to an external website... - for information about gas safety
• Association of Registered Letting Agents (ARLA) This link will take you to an external website...
• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) This link will take you to an external website...
• National Landlords Association
• Trading Standards for Information on Soft Furnishing Standards This link will take you to an external website...

If you would like further information outlining the assistance available to property owners contact the Environmental protection team using the contact details on the right.