Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES)
Under government legislation, domestic private rented properties are required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard before they can be rented to tenants. This is defined as an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E or above.
The Centre for Sustainable Energy have developed a ‘Support with Mees’ project and information for landlords on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) can be found here.
Equalities Guidance
Caerphilly Council’s Equalities and Welsh Language team have produced a guidance document to provide information and advice on where Equalities and Welsh Language matters should be considered when dealing with tenants. This can be accessed here.
Tenancy Agreements
The Gov.uk website contains a tenancy agreement guide for landlords:
https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-agreements-a-guide-for-landlords
The Gov.uk website has a model tenancy agreement for assured shorthold tenancies:
Model tenancy agreement for an assured shorthold tenancy
The Gov.uk website provides forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
Tenancy Deposits
All Landlords are required to protect a deposit taken for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
TDS provides Government approved tenancy deposit protection to help you meet your legal requirement.
You have a choice of deposit protection type; TDS Insured or TDS Custodial.
Visit the TDS website to view our features overview to help you decide which option is best for you.
How to register a deposit
Inventories, Check-ins and Check Outs
Advice from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme on how to approach inventories:
Inventory Hive along with Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) are looking back on ‘Inventory Compliance in 2020: Reporting processes and guidance you need to know!’ in this Inventory Hive Webinar.
Pets
TDS Seminar – The Landlord’s Guide to Tenants with Pets
Pets in Properties? A look at real life case studies
For more information relating to tenancy deposits, visit the TDS website here.
