Landlords

If you rent out your property for domestic purposes you have various responsibilities.

A landlords responsibilities include:

• Keeping your rented properties safe and free from health hazards
• Making sure all gas and electrical equipment you supply is safely installed and maintained
• Following fire safety regulations
• Providing an Energy Performance Certificate for the property
• Protecting your tenant’s deposit in a government-approved scheme
• Ensuring, where required, that the property has an HMO licence
• Ensuring that you or your agent are registered and licensed to act as a landlord. The registration and licensing scheme will be delivered via Rent Smart Wales

For more information on the Deposit Protection Scheme, Tenancy Agreements, Evicting Tenants, Energy Performance Certificates and a Guide to Renting Out your Property please visit Gov.uk.

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