EPC Requirements in Bildeston
- Minimum EPC rating: Band E
- EPC valid for 10 years from assessment date
- Must be provided to tenants before or on move-in
- Band F and G properties cannot be legally let without a registered PRS exemption
Gas Safety in Bildeston
- Annual check required for all gas appliances
- Engineer must be Gas Safe registered
- Records kept for at least two years
- Failure to comply is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety (EICR) in Bildeston
- EICR every five years
- Conducted by a qualified electrician
- C1 and C2 defects resolved within 28 days
- New tenants must receive EICR before move-in
Deposit Protection in Bildeston
- Protect within 30 days of receipt
- Approved schemes: DPS, MyDeposits, TDS
- Serve Prescribed Information on all named tenants
- Penalties up to 3x deposit for non-compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Bildeston
- Section 21 abolished — Section 8 grounds required
- Periodic tenancies from start of every agreement
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard extended to private sector