Landlord Information Pack

LETTING, RENT COLLECTION & MANAGEMENT SERVICE CONTINUED

SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2022 The Regulations direct from 1 st of October 2022 Landlords must: 1) Ensure that at least one smoke alarm is equipped on each storey of their homes where there is a room used as living accommodation. This has been a legal requirement in the private rented sector since 2015. 2) Ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is equipped in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers). 3) Ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are repaired or replaced once informed and found that they are faulty We will therefore make arrangements on the Landlord's behalf for Smoke and CO2 Alarms to be fitted where required.

RENT PROTECTION COVER

Your rent is protected through Hartswood up to £2,500pcm. The rent will continue to be paid for up to a maximum amount equal to twelve months rent should your tenants stop paying the rent.

LEGAL & MEDIATION COVER

Protection through Hartswood for up to £100,000 of legal and mediation expenses for serving notices and gaining vacant possession.