Lettings Legislation

Changes introduced by the 2004 Housing Act and 2015 Deregulation Bill are an imposition for Landlords and Letting Agents. Fail to comply with the Deposit or HMO/Selective Licencing legislation and you will have problems regaining possession. If in doubt call the Members Helpline.

In recent years there has been significant new Landlord Letting Legislation and numerous revisions to previous Housing Acts – to be frank much is punitive, over burden, over kill and confusing. To make it easier to digest we have created PIMS Time line summary 1925 – 2018. If in doubt call the Members Helpline. For related Letters Notices & Forms see PIMS Document Centre.  The newest law with the most severe punitive implications is the 2015 Deregulation Bill.

Letting is fraught with compliance issues, it is important that Landlords and Letting Agents fully understand their obligations and are compliant with the current legislation such as:-