New Tenancy Forms, Letters and Checklists for Residential Landlords
Before granting a tenancy, landlords in England should gather important information about prospective tenants. Having clear processes and the right paperwork is essential. Not only does this help landlords meet their legal obligations, but it also minimises the risk of tenancy disputes.
By using clear paperwork at the start of the tenancy process, landlords and lettings agent can verify the tenant's identity, suitability and financial stability, ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, and create a professional and transparent relationship with tenants from the outset.
Consent Letters
If the property being let is subject to a mortgage, landlords will be required to seek the consent of the mortgage company prior to entering into a tenancy agreement. Failure to obtain lender consent could result in a breach of the mortgage terms. In some cases, landlords must also serve a tenant with a notice from the lender. This ensures that tenants are made aware of the lender's rights over the property, especially if the property is subject to repossession proceedings.
Using these templates ensures that landlords remain compliant with both their mortgage terms and wider property law requirements.
Application Forms and Heads of Terms
The Application Form for a Residential Tenancy is a key document that landlords and lettings agents will use before granting a tenancy. It captures important information from the tenant, including personal details, employment history and references. Collecting this information helps landlords and lettings agents carry out tenant referencing checks.
Right to Rent Guidance and Checklists
Under the Immigration Act 2014, landlords are legally required to carry out right to rent checks on all adult occupiers before letting a property. This involves verifying documents from the proposed tenant. The Immigration Act 2016 introduces tougher penalties, including criminal sanctions for landlords who fail to undertake the required checks. To help with compliance, landlords can access Guidance Note for Right to Rent Checks and a comprehensive Landlord Checklist for Right to Rent Checks to assist with compliance. Lettings Agents can refer to the Guidance Note for Right to Rent Checks and Right to Rent Responsibility Transfer Agreement.
You can explore the full range of ready to use tenant referencing templates in the list below:
- Application Form for a Residential Tenancy
- Residential Tenancy Heads of Terms
- Right to Rent Guidance Note for Residential Landlord
- Right to Rent Guidance Note for Residential Agents
- Right to Rent Checklist for Residential Landlord
- Letter to Mortgage Company seeking Consent to Let Residential Property
- Notice of Grounds of Possession by Landlord or Mortgage Lender
- Right to Rent Responsibility Transfer Agreement
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