EPC Requirements in Athelington
- Minimum EPC rating: Band E
- Valid for 10 years from assessment date
- Provide to tenants before or on move-in
- Band F/G cannot be let without a registered PRS exemption
Gas Safety in Athelington
- Annual Gas Safety Check mandatory
- Engineer must hold Gas Safe registration
- Records retained for at least two years
- Failure to comply is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety (EICR) in Athelington
- EICR every five years
- Qualified electrician must carry out the inspection
- C1 and C2 defects fixed within 28 days
- New tenants must receive the EICR before move-in
Deposit Protection in Athelington
- Protect within 30 days of receiving the deposit
- Use DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS
- Prescribed Information served on all named tenants
- Penalty: up to 3× deposit for non-compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Athelington
- Section 21 abolished — Section 8 grounds required
- All tenancies periodic from commencement
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard applies to private rentals