HOUSING ACT AND HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION. If there is more than one household in the Property meaning the people living there are not related the Property will be known as a House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”). Depending upon the number of unrelated occupiers the Property may require a licence from the local authority. Some local authorities impose selective licences are required for all properties which are to be let. It is up to the Landlord to make enquiries and gain the licence from the local authority. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will not let out the Property if a licence is needed and has not been obtained. The Agent will not accept liability for any failure of the Landlord to obtain the relevant licence or failure of the Landlord where they have not met the requirements set by the local authority in obtaining the licence. G29. THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS REGULATIONS 2007 Since 1st October 2008 all properties marketed for letting need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The EPC is valid for 10 years. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will not be able to commence the marketing of a Property until the EPC is in place. The Landlord is responsible for ensuring a valid EPC is made available for any Tenancy prior to a prospective Tenant receiving written details of, or first viewing a property. The penalty for not having a valid EPC includes a fine of up to £200. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can, if instructed by the Landlord and provided that access to the Property is made available to the contractor, arrange for the EPC to be prepared on behalf of the Landlord. The contractor’s fee for providing the certificate is payable by the Landlord. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx must be put in funds prior to these arrangements being made. Any works that may be recommended on the EPC are the responsibility of the Landlord. If the Landlord already has a valid EPC, this must be made available to Xxxxx & Xxxxxx as soon as possible, but prior to the first viewing of a Property with a prospective tenant.
HOUSING ACT AND HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION. If there is more than one household in the Property then the Property will be known as an HMO. The Property may require a licence. Some local authorities impose selective or additional licensing. The Landlord must make enquiries and gain the licence if applicable. Cheffins can act for the Landlord (see HMO Management Service). Cheffins will not let out the Property if a licence is needed until obtained. The Agent will not accept liability for any failure of the Landlord to obtain the relevant licence.
HOUSING ACT AND HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION. 5.28.1 If there is more than one household in the Property meaning the people living there are not related the Property will be known as a House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”). Depending upon the number of unrelated occupiers the Property may require a licence from the local authority. Some local authorities impose selective licences are required for all properties which are to be let. It is up to the Landlord to make enquiries and gain the licence from the local authority. Xxxx Partnership will not let out the Property if a licence is needed and has not been obtained. The Agent will not accept liability for any failure of the Landlord to obtain the relevant licence or failure of the Landlord where they have not met the requirements set by the local authority in obtaining the licence.
