EPC Requirements in Kirtling
- Minimum EPC rating: Band E
- EPC is valid for 10 years from date of issue
- Must be handed to tenant before or at move-in
- Band F and G properties cannot be let without a registered exemption
Gas Safety Obligations in Kirtling
- Annual Gas Safety Check mandatory
- Must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Records retained for two years minimum
- Non-compliance is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety Checks (EICR) in Kirtling
- Five-yearly EICR required
- Must be carried out by a qualified, competent electrician
- Defects must be remedied within 28 days
- New tenants must receive the EICR before move-in
Deposit Protection in Kirtling
- Deposit must be protected within 30 days
- Use an approved scheme: DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS
- Prescribed Information must be served on all named tenants
- Penalty for non-compliance: up to 3× the deposit amount
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Kirtling Landlords
- Section 21 abolished — Section 8 grounds now required
- Periodic tenancies replace fixed-term contracts
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard extended to private rentals