Landlord’s undertakings and compliance. 5.1 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees that The Property will be thoroughly cleaned including the windows (both internally and externally) and the gardens, if applicable, will be in good seasonal condition. 5.2 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees to apply for landlord registration and to supply the landlord registration number to The Agent. 5.3 The Landlord confirms that The Property is fit to be let and agrees to comply with Section 13 (as amended) of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 (the Repairing Standard) or any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that at least one smoke alarm is fitted in each habitable room and in each hallway or landing and one heat alarm is fitted in each kitchen and all smoke alarms should be interlinked. A failure to supply sufficient smoke alarms may result in The Agent arranging installation of additional alarms. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord confirms that all appliances comply with current, and will be kept compliant with future, safety regulations. The Landlord confirms that all machinery, gas appliances and electrical goods will be in full working order and have been serviced / inspected within the last year and have clear instructions for use. 5.4 The Landlord agrees to comply with Section 22 of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and the relevant building regulations by ensuring that a carbon monoxide detector is fitted in The Property. The Agent will arrange for the installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector, at the Landlord's expense, where a working Carbon Monoxide detector is not already installed. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. 5.5 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer (or subsequently authorised Registered engineer) together with a copy of the installer’s current registration. If no certificate is produced by that date The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange the gas safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. The Landlord will provide written instructions for the use of all gas appliances failing which The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand. 5.6 The Landlord agrees to comply with all relevant electrical safety requirements and any statutory enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Portable Appliance Test (PAT) report for all electrical wiring and the appliances made available to The Tenant under the lease. If no certification is produced The Landlord accepts that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. The Landlord also agrees to provide written instructions for the use of all electrical appliances and if no instructions are available The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand. 5.7 The Landlord agrees to provide to The Agent, at least seven days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current Energy Performance Certificate. If the Energy Performance Certificate is not provided The Landlord agrees that The Agent can obtain an Energy Performance Certificate. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand. 5.8 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations in force from time to time. If any of the furniture does not comply with current regulations The Landlord gives permission for The Agent to remove it from The Property and dispose of same, prior to the commencement of the tenancy at the expense of The Landlord. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand. 5.9 If The Property is to be a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory enactment thereof, The Landlord will comply with all obligations imposed in terms of said legislation and will exhibit his licence to The Agent in advance of The Property being let. Unless otherwise agreed in writing it will be the responsibility of The Landlord to renew his HMO licence and to exhibit the new licence to The Agent. It will be the responsibility of The Landlord to immediately notify The Agent of the expiry or withdrawal of the licence or refusal of a renewal application. 5.10 The Landlord confirms that he, together with any other owner, is a registered landlord for The Property in terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and he will provide his registration number (together with the numbers for all joint owners) to The Agent prior to the commencement of this Agreement. 5.11 The Landlord confirms to The Agent that he is entitled to enter into this Agreement to let The Property and that he has obtained all necessary consents, delegated authority and licences and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this Agreement and that he is entitled to all revenue collected on The Property. 5.12 In order to protect the mattresses and maintain hygiene standards within The Property, The Agent will supply and install (where necessary), at The Landlord's expense, mattress protectors. The mattress protectors may be replaced between each tenancy at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. 5.13 Upon receipt of a formal written request from The Tenant, The Landlord acknowledges that The Agent is obliged to provide The Tenant with The Landlord’s name and address within 21 days. 5.14 Should The Landlord wish to prohibit The Tenant from installing cable or satellite media systems (including broadband) he must advise The Agent, in writing, before the commencement of the tenancy. 5.15 Should The Landlord fail to meet their legal obligations as a landlord and refuse or unreasonably delay in complying with the law, The Agent will, as required by Paragraph 31 of the Letting Agent Code of Practice, withdraw from acting and inform the appropriate authorities that The Landlord is failing to meet their obligations
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Samples: Agency Agreement, Agency Agreement, Agency Agreement
Landlord’s undertakings and compliance. 5.1 The Landlord agrees to promptly apply, where applicable (Scotland only at present), for registration with the appropriate local authority under Part 8 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004. You can register online at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx. Where The Property is jointly owned, one owner should be designated as the Lead Owner and complete the initial application providing details of all joint owners where required. Each remaining owner should then complete a separate application. All parties will receive an “Application Submitted” email providing a temporary Application number which must be forwarded to the Agent as soon as possible, to allow marketing of The Property to commence. Your Property can only be advertised if it displays a temporary Application number or Landlord Registration number. Once the local authority has reviewed your application, a further email will be issued confirming your registration has been approved and providing your Landlord Registration number. It is essential The Agent is forwarded a copy of this email to update their records. Registration lasts for 3 years from the date your application is approved. The Landlord agrees to renew their application when required and inform the local authority of any changes to the information provided through the Scottish Landlord Register. Before the initial or first let of The Property Property, The Landlord agrees that The Property will be thoroughly cleaned including the windows (both internally and externally) and the gardens, if applicable, will be in good seasonal condition.
5.2 Before the initial or first let of The Property . The Landlord agrees will fulfil his obligations to apply for landlord registration and to supply the landlord registration number to The Agent.
5.3 The Landlord confirms ensure that The Property is fit to be let and agrees to comply with meets the Repairing Standards as set out in Section 13 (as amended) of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 (Act 2006 in respect of properties in Scotland and Repairing Obligations as set out in Section 11 of the Repairing Standard) or Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for properties in England, together with any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. This includes includes, but is not limited to to, ensuring that The Property has satisfactory provision for detecting fires and for giving warning in the event of fire or suspected fire. There should be at least one smoke alarm is fitted in each habitable room and in each hallway or landing and one heat alarm is fitted in each kitchen kitchen. All smoke and all smoke heat alarms should be interlinked. A failure Failure to supply sufficient smoke alarms may result in The Agent arranging installation of additional alarms. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord confirms that all appliances comply with current, and will be kept compliant with future, safety regulations. The Landlord confirms that all machinery, gas appliances and electrical goods will be in full working order and have been serviced / serviced/inspected within the last year and have clear instructions for use.
5.4 . The Landlord agrees to comply with Section 22 of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or Act 2014 for properties in Scotland and The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 for properties in England, together with the relevant building regulations, any other statutory re-enactment thereof and the relevant building regulations all other statutory obligations. The Landlord must ensure The Property has satisfactory provision for giving warning if carbon monoxide is present in a concentration that is hazardous to health by ensuring that installing a carbon monoxide detector is fitted in The Propertyany space which contains a carbon-based fuel appliance (excluding cooking appliances). The Agent will arrange for the installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector, at the Landlord's expense, where a working Carbon Monoxide detector is not already installed. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand.
5.5 . The Landlord agrees to comply with the The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current gas safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer (or subsequently authorised Registered engineer) ), together with a copy of the installerengineer’s current registration. If no certificate is produced by that date date, The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange the gas safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. The Landlord will provide written instructions for the use of all gas appliances failing which The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.6 . The Landlord agrees to comply with The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 for properties in Scotland and Building Regulations 2010 Part B & Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties in England, together with any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. The Landlord must ensure The Property is equipped with appropriate means for fighting fires i.e. fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Failure to supply sufficient firefighting equipment, may result in The Agent arranging installation of fire extinguisher(s) and blanket(s). It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord agrees to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) for all new tenancies, where required, to focus on the safety of all relevant persons in the case of fire. The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange an FRA, if required, for any new tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand. The Landlord agrees to comply with all relevant electrical safety requirements and any statutory re- enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) together with a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate, where applicable (completed by a suitably competent person), and Portable Appliance Test (PAT) report ), for all electrical wiring and the appliances made available to The Tenant under the lease. If no certification is produced produced, The Landlord accepts that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a the required safety check check(s) prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. The Landlord also agrees to provide written instructions for the use of all electrical appliances and if no instructions are available The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.7 . The Landlord agrees to provide to The Agent, at least seven days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current Energy Performance CertificateCertificate (EPC) with the appropriate minimum rating. If the Energy Performance Certificate EPC is not provided provided, The Landlord agrees that The Agent can obtain can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange an Energy Performance CertificateEPC prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand.
5.8 . The Landlord agrees to comply with Health and Safety legislation to ensure a Legionella Risk Assessment for the Legionella bacteria, which cause Legionnaires’ Disease, is carried out and thereafter regularly reviewed to maintain control and minimise the risk of exposure to the tenant(s). The Landlord shall provide The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the Risk Assessment. If the Legionella Risk Assessment is not provided, The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a Legionella Risk Assessment prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord agrees to comply with the relevant Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations by ensuring that all furniture in force from time to timeThe Property meets all the fire resistance requirements. If any of the furniture does not comply with current regulations regulations, The Landlord gives permission for The Agent to remove it from The Property and dispose of same, prior to the commencement of the tenancy tenancy, at the expense of The Landlord. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.9 . If The Property is to be a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 Act 2006 for properties in Scotland and Housing Act 2004 for properties in England or any statutory re-enactment thereof, The Landlord will comply with all obligations imposed in terms of said legislation and will exhibit his licence to The Agent in advance of The Property being let. Unless otherwise agreed in writing it will be the responsibility of The Landlord to renew his HMO licence and to exhibit the new licence to The Agent. It will be the responsibility of The Landlord to immediately notify The Agent of the expiry or withdrawal of the licence or refusal of a renewal application.
5.10 . Unless otherwise agreed in writing, The Landlord confirms that he, together Agent will deal with any other owner, is a registered landlord for The Property in terms the renewal of the Anti-Social Behaviour etcHMO licence on behalf of The Landlord. (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and he will provide his registration number (together with the numbers for all joint owners) to The Agent prior to the commencement of this Agreement.
5.11 The Landlord confirms to The Agent that he is entitled to enter into this Agreement to let The Property and that he has obtained all necessary consents, delegated authority and licences and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this Agreement and that he is entitled to receive all revenue collected on The Property.
5.12 In order to protect the mattresses and maintain hygiene standards within The Property, The Agent will supply and install (where necessary), at The Landlord's expense, mattress protectors. The mattress protectors may be replaced between each tenancy at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so.
5.13 Upon receipt of a formal written request from The Tenant, The Landlord acknowledges that The Agent is obliged to provide The Tenant with The Landlord’s name and address within 21 days.
5.14 Should The Landlord wish to prohibit The Tenant from installing cable or satellite media systems (including broadband) he must advise The Agent, in writing, before the commencement of the tenancy.
5.15 Should The Landlord fail to meet their legal obligations as a landlord and refuse or unreasonably delay in complying with the law, The Agent will, as required by Paragraph 31 of the Letting Agent Code of Practice, withdraw from acting and inform the appropriate authorities that The Landlord is failing to meet their obligations
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Samples: Investment Agreement
Landlord’s undertakings and compliance. 5.1 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees that The Property will be thoroughly cleaned including the windows (both internally and externally) and the gardens, if applicable, will be in good seasonal condition.
5.2 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees to apply for landlord registration and to supply the landlord registration number to The Agent.
5.3 The Landlord confirms that The Property is fit to be let and agrees to comply with Section 13 (as amended) of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 (the Repairing Standard) or any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that at least one smoke alarm is fitted in each habitable room and in each hallway or landing and one heat alarm is fitted in each kitchen and all smoke alarms should be interlinked. A failure to supply sufficient smoke alarms may result in The Agent arranging installation of additional alarms. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord confirms that all appliances comply with current, and will be kept compliant with future, safety regulations. The Landlord confirms that all machinery, gas appliances and electrical goods will be in full working order and have been serviced / inspected within the last year and have clear instructions for use.
5.4 The Landlord agrees to comply with Section 22 of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and the relevant building regulations by ensuring that a carbon monoxide detector is fitted in The Property. The Agent will arrange for the installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector, at the Landlord's expense, where a working Carbon Monoxide detector is not already installed. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand.
5.5 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer (or subsequently authorised Registered engineer) together with a copy of the installer’s current registration. If no certificate is produced by that date The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange the gas safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. The Landlord will provide written instructions for the use of all gas appliances failing which The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.6 The Landlord agrees to comply with all relevant electrical safety requirements and any statutory enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Portable Appliance Test (PATXXX) report for all electrical wiring and the appliances made available to The Tenant under the lease. If no certification is produced The Landlord accepts that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. The Landlord also agrees to provide written instructions for the use of all electrical appliances and if no instructions are available The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.7 The Landlord agrees to provide to The Agent, at least seven days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current Energy Performance Certificate. If the Energy Performance Certificate is not provided The Landlord agrees that The Agent can obtain an Energy Performance Certificate. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand.
5.8 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations in force from time to time. If any of the furniture does not comply with current regulations The Landlord gives permission for The Agent to remove it from The Property and dispose of same, prior to the commencement of the tenancy at the expense of The Landlord. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.9 If The Property is to be a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory enactment thereof, The Landlord will comply with all obligations imposed in terms of said legislation and will exhibit his licence to The Agent in advance of The Property being let. Unless otherwise agreed in writing it will be the responsibility of The Landlord to renew his HMO licence and to exhibit the new licence to The Agent. It will be the responsibility of The Landlord to immediately notify The Agent of the expiry or withdrawal of the licence or refusal of a renewal application.
5.10 The Landlord confirms that he, together with any other owner, is a registered landlord for The Property in terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and he will provide his registration number (together with the numbers for all joint owners) to The Agent prior to the commencement of this Agreement.
5.11 The Landlord confirms to The Agent that he is entitled to enter into this Agreement to let The Property and that he has obtained all necessary consents, delegated authority and licences and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this Agreement and that he is entitled to all revenue collected on The Property.
5.12 In order to protect the mattresses and maintain hygiene standards within The Property, The Agent will supply and install (where necessary), at The Landlord's expense, mattress protectors. The mattress protectors may be replaced between each tenancy at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so.
5.13 Upon receipt of a formal written request from The Tenant, The Landlord acknowledges that The Agent is obliged to provide The Tenant with The Landlord’s name and address within 21 days.
5.14 Should The Landlord wish to prohibit The Tenant from installing cable or satellite media systems (including broadband) he must advise The Agent, in writing, before the commencement of the tenancy.
5.15 Should The Landlord fail to meet their legal obligations as a landlord and refuse or unreasonably delay in complying with the law, The Agent will, as required by Paragraph 31 of the Letting Agent Code of Practice, withdraw from acting and inform the appropriate authorities that The Landlord is failing to meet their obligations
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Samples: Property Management Agreement
Landlord’s undertakings and compliance. 5.1 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees that The Property will be thoroughly cleaned including the windows (both internally and externally) and the gardens, if applicable, will be in good seasonal condition.
5.2 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees to apply for landlord registration and to supply the landlord registration number to The Agent.
5.3 The Landlord confirms that The Property is fit to be let and agrees to comply with Section 13 (as amended) of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 Act 2006 (the Repairing Standard) or any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that at least one smoke alarm is fitted in each habitable room and in each hallway or landing and one heat alarm is fitted in each kitchen and all smoke alarms should be interlinked. A failure to supply sufficient smoke alarms may result in The Agent arranging installation of additional alarms. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord confirms that all appliances comply with current, and will be kept compliant with future, safety regulations. The Landlord confirms that all machinery, gas appliances and electrical goods will be in full working order and have been serviced / inspected within the last year and have clear instructions for use.
5.4 The Landlord agrees to comply with Section 22 of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 Act 2014 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and the relevant building regulations by ensuring that a carbon monoxide detector is fitted in The Property. The Agent will arrange for the installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector, at the Landlord's expense, where a working Carbon Monoxide detector is not already installed. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand.
5.5 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer (or subsequently authorised Registered engineer) together with a copy of the installer’s current registration. If no certificate is produced by that date The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange the gas safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. The Landlord will provide written instructions for the use of all gas appliances failing which The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.6 The Landlord agrees to comply with all relevant electrical safety requirements and any statutory enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Portable Appliance Test (PAT) report for all electrical wiring and the appliances made available to The Tenant under the lease. If no certification is produced The Landlord accepts that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. The Landlord also agrees to provide written instructions for the use of all electrical appliances and if no instructions are available The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.7 The Landlord agrees to provide to The Agent, at least seven days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current Energy Performance Certificate. If the Energy Performance Certificate is not provided The Landlord agrees that The Agent can obtain an Energy Performance Certificate. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand.
5.8 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations in force from time to time. If any of the furniture does not comply with current regulations The Landlord gives permission for The Agent to remove it from The Property and dispose of same, prior to the commencement of the tenancy at the expense of The Landlord. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.9 If The Property is to be a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 Act 2006 or any statutory enactment thereof, The Landlord will comply with all obligations imposed in terms of said legislation and will exhibit his licence to The Agent in advance of The Property being let. Unless otherwise agreed in writing it will be the responsibility of The Landlord to renew his HMO licence and to exhibit the new licence to The Agent. It will be the responsibility of The Landlord to immediately notify The Agent of the expiry or withdrawal of the licence or refusal of a renewal application.
5.10 The Landlord confirms that he, together with any other owner, is a registered landlord for The Property in terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Xxx 0000 Act 2004 or any statutory re-re- enactment thereof and he will provide his registration number (together with the numbers for all joint owners) to The Agent prior to the commencement of this Agreement.
5.11 The Landlord confirms to The Agent that he is entitled to enter into this Agreement to let The Property and that he has obtained all necessary consents, delegated authority and licences and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this Agreement and that he is entitled to all revenue collected on The Property.
5.12 In order to protect the mattresses and maintain hygiene standards within The Property, The Agent will supply and install (where necessary), at The Landlord's expense, mattress protectors. The mattress protectors may be replaced between each tenancy at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so.
5.13 Upon receipt of a formal written request from The Tenant, The Landlord acknowledges that The Agent is obliged to provide The Tenant with The Landlord’s name and address within 21 days.
5.14 Should The Landlord wish to prohibit The Tenant from installing cable or satellite media systems (including broadband) he must advise The Agent, in writing, before the commencement of the tenancy.
5.15 Should The Landlord fail to meet their legal obligations as a landlord and refuse or unreasonably delay in complying with the law, The Agent will, as required by Paragraph 31 of the Letting Agent Code of Practice, withdraw from acting and inform the appropriate authorities that The Landlord is failing to meet their obligations
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Samples: Property Management Agreement
Landlord’s undertakings and compliance. 5.1 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees that The Property will be thoroughly cleaned including the windows (both internally and externally) and the gardens, if applicable, will be in good seasonal condition.
5.2 Before the initial or first let of The Property The Landlord agrees to apply for landlord registration and to supply the landlord registration number to The Agent.
5.3 The Landlord confirms that The Property is fit to be let and agrees to comply with Section 13 (as amended) of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 (the Repairing Standard) or any other statutory re-enactment thereof and all other statutory obligations. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that at least one smoke alarm is fitted in each habitable room and in each hallway or landing and one heat alarm is fitted in each kitchen and all smoke alarms should be interlinked. A failure to supply sufficient smoke alarms may result in The Agent arranging installation of additional alarms. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. The Landlord confirms that all appliances comply with current, and will be kept compliant with future, safety regulations. The Landlord confirms that all machinery, gas appliances appliances, and electrical goods will be in full working order and have been serviced / serviced/inspected within the last year and have clear instructions for use.
5.4 The Landlord agrees to comply with Section 22 of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-re- enactment thereof and the relevant building regulations by ensuring that a carbon monoxide detector is fitted in The Property. The Agent will arrange for the installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector, at the Landlord's expense, where a working Carbon Monoxide detector is not already installed. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand.
5.5 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer (or subsequently authorised Registered engineer) together with a copy of the installer’s current registration. If no certificate is produced by that date The Landlord agrees that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s 's cost, arrange the gas safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. The Landlord will provide written instructions for the use of all gas appliances failing which The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.6 The Landlord agrees to comply with all relevant electrical safety requirements and any statutory enactment thereof and shall provide to The Agent, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Portable Appliance Test (PATXXX) report for all electrical wiring and the appliances made available to The Tenant under the lease. If no certification is produced The Landlord accepts that The Agent can, at The Landlord’s cost, arrange a safety check prior to the commencement of the tenancy. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. The Landlord also agrees to provide written instructions for the use of all electrical appliances and if no instructions are available The Agent is authorised to remove the items from The Property and dispose of them at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.7 The Landlord agrees to provide to The Agent, at least seven days prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a copy of the current Energy Performance Certificate. If the Energy Performance Certificate is not provided The Landlord agrees that The Agent can obtain an Energy Performance Certificate. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of written demand.
5.8 The Landlord agrees to comply with the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations in force from time to time. If any of the furniture does not comply with current regulations The Landlord gives permission for The Agent to remove it from The Property and dispose of same, prior to the commencement of the tenancy at the expense of The Landlord. It is acknowledged that no liability whatsoever will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent received, if possible, or paid by The Landlord within fourteen days of a written demand.
5.9 If The Property is to be a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory enactment thereof, The Landlord will comply with all obligations imposed in terms of said legislation and will exhibit his licence to The Agent in advance of The Property being let. Unless otherwise agreed in writing it will be the responsibility of The Landlord to renew his HMO licence and to exhibit the new licence to The Agent. It will be the responsibility of The Landlord to immediately notify The Agent of the expiry or withdrawal of the licence or refusal of a renewal application.
5.10 The Landlord confirms that he, together with any other owner, is a registered landlord for The Property in terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Xxx 0000 or any statutory re-enactment thereof and he will provide his registration number (together with the numbers for all joint owners) to The Agent prior to the commencement of this Agreement.
5.11 The Landlord confirms to The Agent that he is entitled to enter into this Agreement to let The Property and that he has obtained all necessary consents, delegated authority and licences and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this Agreement and that he is entitled to all revenue collected on The Property.
5.12 In order to protect the mattresses and maintain hygiene standards within The Property, The Agent will supply and install (where necessary), at The Landlord's expense, mattress protectors. The mattress protectors may be replaced between each tenancy at The Landlord’s expense. All costs relating to the implementation of this clause shall be borne by The Landlord and deducted from the rent, if possible, or paid within fourteen days of written demand. It is acknowledged that no liability will attach to The Agent should he omit to do so.
5.13 Upon receipt of a formal written request from The Tenant, The Landlord acknowledges that The Agent is obliged to provide The Tenant with The Landlord’s name and address within 21 days.
5.14 Should The Landlord wish to prohibit The Tenant from installing cable or satellite media systems (including broadband) he must advise The Agent, in writing, before the commencement of the tenancy.
5.15 Should The Landlord fail to meet their legal obligations as a landlord and refuse or unreasonably delay in complying with the law, The Agent will, as required by Paragraph 31 of the Letting Agent Code of Practice, withdraw from acting and inform the appropriate authorities that The Landlord is failing to meet their obligations
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