West Suffolk Council landlord licensing
- No selective licensing in Chedburgh — always verify with West Suffolk Council
- Mandatory HMO licensing for 5+ person 2+ household properties
- Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman registration mandatory under Renters' Rights Act 2025
Renters' Rights Act 2025 key obligations
- Section 21 no-fault evictions abolished
- All new lets are periodic tenancies from day one
- Property Portal registration mandatory before letting
- PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory for all English landlords
EPC and energy efficiency
- Current minimum Band E for all private lets in England
- Band C target confirmed for 2030
- Rural off-grid properties need tailored oil or heat pump improvement plans
- Register cost cap exemption if costs exceed £15,000 without reaching Band C
Gas and electrical safety
- Annual gas safety check (CP12) for properties with mains gas
- OFTEC service recommended for oil-heated properties
- Five-yearly EICR mandatory — remediate C1/C2 within 28 days
- Smoke alarms every storey, CO alarms in all combustion rooms
Deposit protection
- Protect deposit within 30 days in an approved scheme
- Serve Prescribed Information within 30 days
- Maximum 5 weeks' rent for annual rents under £50,000