EPC Requirements in Cowlinge
- Minimum rating: EPC Band E
- EPC is valid for 10 years from issue date
- Must be given to tenants before or on move-in
- Band F and G properties cannot be let without a registered PRS exemption
Gas Safety Obligations
- Annual Gas Safety Check required
- Only Gas Safe registered engineers may conduct checks
- Records must be kept for at least two years
- Failure to comply is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety (EICR)
- EICR required every five years
- Must be conducted by a qualified electrician
- C1/C2 defects must be fixed within 28 days
- New tenants must receive a copy before move-in
Deposit Protection
- Protect within 30 days of receiving the deposit
- Approved schemes: DPS, MyDeposits, TDS
- Serve Prescribed Information on all named tenants
- Penalties up to 3x the deposit for non-compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Key Changes
- Section 21 no-fault evictions abolished
- Section 8 grounds updated — new statutory grounds added
- All tenancies periodic from commencement
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required