After delays the Governments How to rent guide has finally arrived...but why is it so important?
By law the current version of the Governments How to rent guide needs to be provided to the tenant when a new assured shorthold tenancy starts. There is no requirement to provide the document again if the assured shorthold tenancy is renewed UNLESS the document has been updated.
The landlord or the letting agent should give the CURRENT version of the How to rent guide to the tenant when a new assured shorthold tenancy starts. Whilst there is no requirement for them to provide the document again if the tenancy is renewed, if it has been updated it will need to be reissued.
Why is the guide so important?
Failure to serve the current version of the guide will lead to a Landlords notice for possession being invalid!
Download and serve your guide now: How to rent guide
If you are unsure about the guide or what you should do please do not hesitate to contact our office - we are here and ready to help.