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