Information for Landlords
The pages include information about gas and electrical safety checks, the recent legislation about tenants deposit protection and introduce a scheme which loans tenants money for rental deposits. It also covers the standards for let property which have been introduced to improve housing quality for rented homes in the Swale area.
You can also learn about:
- the process for obtaining a licence for a house in multiple occupation,
- information about let property Energy Performance Certificates,
- the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (a risk assessment procedure for let property),
- the new Kent Landlords Accreditation Scheme (KLAS),
The following links may also be of interest.
If you would like to discuss any of the information or have a question please contact the relevant person or team using the details provided on each of the pages.
The HHSRS is a risk assessment procedure for residential properties.
The Legislation is effective from 6 April 2007. Do you know what it is about?
Information about Gas and Electric Safety in privately rented homes.
Information for Landlords about the required Energy Certificates.
Information on the licensing of HMO's and how to apply for a license.
Landlords who join the scheme and abide by the standards will be recognised across Kent as good landlords.