EPC Requirements in Wickhambrook
- Minimum rating: EPC Band E
- EPC valid for 10 years
- Must be provided to tenants prior to move-in
- Properties failing Band E cannot be legally let without a registered exemption
Gas Safety Requirements
- Annual check required for all gas appliances
- Engineer must hold Gas Safe registration
- Records kept for at least two years
- Failure to comply is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety (EICR) in Wickhambrook
- EICR required every five years
- Qualified electrician must carry out the inspection
- Unsatisfactory items must be remedied within 28 days
- New tenants must receive the current EICR before move-in
Tenancy 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 3× the deposit value
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — What Changes
- Section 21 abolished — use Section 8 grounds instead
- All tenancies become periodic from commencement
- Property Portal registration is mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard applies to private rentals