EPC Requirements in Poslingford
- Minimum rating: EPC Band E
- Valid for 10 years from issue date
- Must be provided to tenants before move-in
- Exempt: listed buildings where upgrades would alter character
Gas Safety in Poslingford Rentals
- Annual Gas Safety Check required
- Engineer must be Gas Safe registered
- Records kept for two years
- Non-compliance can result in fines and prosecution
Electrical Safety Certificates (EICR)
- EICR required every five years
- Carried out by a qualified electrician
- Remedial work within 28 days of unsatisfactory report
- Copy provided to tenants and local authority on request
Deposit Protection Rules
- Protect deposits within 30 days
- Use DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS
- Serve Prescribed Information on all named tenants
- Penalties up to 3× deposit for non-compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2025 Impact
- Section 21 abolished
- Section 8 grounds updated and expanded
- Fixed-term tenancies replaced by periodic tenancies
- Landlords must join a redress scheme
- Property Portal registration required