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Increasing rent
Increasing rent … Over time, you might want to review or increase the rent you charge your tenants. You should ensure that any increase is fair and in line with the rent for similar properties locally. Currently, there is no limit on the amount of a rent …
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. … …
Protecting a deposit
Protecting a deposit … The scheme should return the agreed amount(s) within five working days. … The scheme will hold on to the disputed amount until the dispute is resolved. … The scheme will pay you the money you requested. The scheme will continue to …
Deposits in joint tenancies
Deposits in joint tenancies … If you’re renting to more than one tenant in a joint tenancy, dealing with deposits is slightly different. You’ll still need to protect the tenancy deposit but it can involve a little more coordination. … In a joint tenancy, …
Disputes over tenancy deposits
Disputes over tenancy deposits … You and your tenants may not always agree on how to deal with the deposit when the tenancy ends. Following some basic principles can help to resolve disputes quickly. … The deposit belongs to your tenant and you must …
Getting help towards rent
Getting help towards rent … Your tenants have a right to apply for benefits to help pay their rent. If you do not allow tenants to claim benefits, they may take legal action against you. Most tenants will claim Universal Credit . Your tenants can get …
Housing Benefit for landlords
Housing Benefit for landlords … Your tenants may need help to pay their rent. Usually, this means applying for Universal Credit . Tenants can claim Housing Benefit if they: are over State Pension age were already claiming Housing Benefit when they …
Eligibility of British and Irish citizens
Eligibility of British and Irish citizens … The UK has six types of British nationality. It is important to know which type a person holds and whether they are a British citizen. British citizens are not subject to immigration control and have a right to …
Discretionary Housing Payment
Discretionary Housing Payment … If you’re claiming Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit and it’s not covering your full rent, you might be able to get extra help. It’s called a discretionary housing payment, or DHP, and it's paid by …