PlanetRent LANDLORDS: Get prepared Fight the onslaught of new legislation
Mary-Anne Bowring 20/11/2019
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Camden Council Takes Action Against Rogue Landlords
Camden Council has set a precedent by issuing London’s first rogue landlord banning order. This action highlights the council’s commitment to improving standards in the private rental sector. The ban on Cesar De Sousa Melo for four years, along with a £14,000 fine, sends a strong message to landlords about the importance of compliance. The case was brought to light through a referral from the Greater London Authority and Mayor of London website, leading to a thorough investigation.
Unsafe Housing and the Risks to Tenants
The investigation revealed multiple unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with severe safety risks such as overcrowding, broken fire alarms, and overall disrepair. These conditions endangered tenants' lives and exemplified why strict enforcement of rental standards is necessary. Camden Council’s crackdown serves as a warning that landlords who neglect tenant safety will face serious consequences.
The Importance of Compliance in the Rental Market
Although this case is extreme, it underscores the necessity of adhering to regulations governing the lettings industry. Landlords must ensure their properties are legally compliant to provide safe and habitable housing. Failing to do so not only puts tenants at risk but also exposes landlords to hefty fines and potential bans.
How Ringley Helps Landlords Stay Compliant
At Ringley, we simplify compliance for landlords through our PlanetRent software. This platform helps both large and small landlords manage their legal obligations for free. It provides an easy-to-use system that identifies missing or expired compliance documents, ensuring landlords meet their responsibilities without hassle.
Streamlining HMO Licensing and Compliance
For landlords with HMOs, keeping up with licensing requirements is crucial. PlanetRent offers an HMO partner feature that helps landlords apply for and renew their licenses efficiently. Additionally, the platform provides free portals for landlords, tenants, and contractors, making compliance and property management more streamlined.
Delivering a First-Class Tenant Experience
Beyond compliance, PlanetRent enhances the rental experience for tenants. By automating document sharing and offering tools such as a photo repair reporting system, it ensures transparency and efficiency. Landlords using PlanetRent can provide a smooth onboarding process, while also maintaining a clear audit trail to demonstrate their commitment to high standards.
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Under Offer: This term applies to a property where the landlord is considering an offer but remains on the market. It implies that further offers may still be considered until the landlord formally accepts or declines the current offer.
Let Agreed: This term indicates that a landlord has provisionally agreed to enter into a rental agreement with a prospective tenant, pending additional checks and referencing. It doesn't require the prospective tenant to have paid a holding deposit.
Let: This term signifies an established binding rental agreement between the landlord and tenant.
For both lettings and sales, the guidance addresses additional terms:
New On The Market: This term is used for a property not advertised since its last sale or rental. It should only be used for a brief period.
New Instruction: It applies to a property assigned to an agent for marketing recently, even if it was previously listed with another agent without being sold or rented.
New and Exclusive: This term refers to a property that is either new on the market or a new instruction, exclusively available through a specific agent or portal.
New Method of Sale/Let: This term is used when a property is being marketed for sale or rent using an alternative approach to the original advertisement, such as transitioning to an auction or sealed bid.
Reduced: This term indicates that a property's price has recently been reduced. The reduction should be genuine and comply with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute's guidelines on pricing practices.