What Is A Guarantor?
There are several reasons why a tenant might need a guarantor, and the request can be made by either the landlord or the letting agent handling the tenancy. If you've been asked to provide a guarantor or to be one but aren't sure what they are
Do you need a HMO Licence?
If you are a private landlord with several tenants living in one property, you may own a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). If this is the case, you must apply for an HMO licence through the local authority where your property is located. The current national HMO
Are You Behaving In A Tenant-Like Manner?
Although it may appear to be self-explanatory at first glance, behaving in a tenant-like manner could really mean anything and would thus be open to interpretation in the absence of solid guidelines. Thankfully, these guidelines exist, and in this post, we'll go through exactly what
A Checklist for Gas Safety in Private Rented Properties
According to a recent Gas Safe Register study, one in every four homes in the UK has a potentially dangerous gas appliance, with the potential for life-threatening consequences such as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, fires, and explosions. Landlords and agents must ensure that these
ARTICLE 4 – The Words That Every HMO Investor Fears!
Many coaches, mentors, and classrooms will tell aspiring HMO investors to “STAY OUT OF ARTICLE 4 AREAS!” But, in reality, things aren’t so black and white. But what exactly is an Article 4? What is an Article 4? In layman’s terms, Article 4 means that the Local