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Abandonment
Abandonment … Act carefully if you think your tenant has moved out without telling you. While you might assume your tenant has no intention of returning, they could sue you if: you get rid of any items they've left behind, or you change the locks or …
Rent arrears
Rent arrears … Late or unpaid rent can have a huge effect on your own finances. Try to deal with rent arrears as soon as possible. It will be harder for tenants to repay arrears if they have missed several rent payments. … Contact your tenants to find …
Subletting
Subletting … Subletting is when your tenant rents out part or all the property to someone else. The person they rent to is known as a ‘subtenant’. Your tenancy agreement should include a term about subletting. Most tenancy agreements say that a tenant …
Homelessness test
Homelessness test … An applicant should be treated as homeless if: their accommodation cannot be occupied by them and anyone else who could reasonably be expected to live with them they cannot gain entry to their accommodation occupying their …
Eligibility test
Eligibility test … There are two different tests (sometimes called ‘assessments’) the Housing Executive uses to determine if an applicant is eligible for assistance. Applicants may be ineligible: if they are guilty of unacceptable behaviour due to their …
Social tenants' rights
Social tenants' rights …
HMO definition
HMO definition … A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a type of shared housing. Landlords of HMOs have extra legal responsibilities. A landlord of a HMO must have a valid licence before letting out the property. … You should be aware of whether your …
HMO standards
HMO standards … You must ensure: rooms must have enough natural light there is artificial lighting throughout the property light switches are easily accessible … You must make sure that: rooms must have windows that open rooms with an open flue gas …
Rates in private tenancies
Rates in private tenancies … Rates are a property tax and most tenants pay rates. Either as part of their rent or as a separate payment directly to Land & Property Services (LPS). Make it clear from the start of the tenancy who pays rates and how. You …
Taking deposits
Taking deposits … You don’t have to ask for a tenancy deposit but it can give extra security. If you take a deposit, you must protect it in a deposit protection scheme. You don’t need to protect a deposit if the tenant paid it before April 2013. … …