East Suffolk Council landlord licensing
- No selective licensing scheme currently � always verify with East Suffolk Council before letting
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to 5+ person, 2+ household properties
- Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman apply to assured tenancies � confirm with a specialist for holiday lets
Renters' Rights Act 2025 obligations
- Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026 � all assured possessions via statutory Schedule 2 grounds
- No fixed-term assured tenancies for new lets � all periodic from day one
- Property Portal registration mandatory before marketing any assured tenancy property
EPC and safety requirements
- EPC Band E minimum now; Band C government target for 2030 � conservation area planning may restrict insulation options
- Annual gas safety check (CP12) and 5-yearly EICR mandatory
- Smoke alarms every storey; CO alarm in every room with a gas appliance