EPC Requirements in Carlton
- Minimum EPC rating: Band E
- EPC valid for 10 years from date of issue
- Must be provided to tenants before move-in
- F and G rated properties cannot be let without a registered exemption
Gas Safety in Carlton Rentals
- Annual check required
- Engineer must be Gas Safe registered
- Records retained for two years minimum
- Non-compliance is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety Certificates (EICR)
- EICR every five years
- Carried out by a qualified, competent electrician
- C1 and C2 defects remedied within 28 days
- New tenants must receive the EICR before move-in
Tenancy Deposit Protection
- Protect deposit within 30 days of receipt
- Use DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS
- Prescribed Information served on all named tenants
- Penalty for non-compliance: up to 3x deposit
Renters' Rights Act 2025 in Carlton
- Section 21 abolished — Section 8 only
- Periodic tenancies replace fixed-term agreements
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard extended to private sector