Property Conditions Checklist
Introduction
As a responsible landlord, you are expected to ensure your property is safe to live in prior to the tenants occupying the property. Most landlords provide good quality homes as standard, with 84% of tenants satisfied with their accommodation according to the English Housing Survey.
To ensure that all properties are let out to the high standard that responsible landlords provide, there is an extensive amount of legislation on property conditions that landlords have to follow. As the level of risk varies depending on the type of tenancy and the type of property, not all the legislation applies to each property type.
The purpose of this checklist is to break this legislation down into a series of checklists so that you can understand your obligations in an easy to read format.
Renters' Rights Bill
The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to come into force in summer 2025, making the most significant changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years.
Amongst other things, the Bill will -
• Abolish Section 21;
• Change the type of tenancy you can offer;
• Introduce a new Decent Homes Standard to the PRS;
• Change advertising practices; and
• Significantly strengthen local authority enforcement powers.
The advice and resources on this page will be outdated once the Bill comes into force. The NRLA is currently preparing a suite of replacement guides and documents to help you manage the transition smoothly.
For further information on the passage of the Bill and its details, please see our dedicated campaigns hub