How to be a good Landlord
Being a good landlord requires time, effort and money, but it’s worth it to find and keep good tenants for longer.
🏡 Top Tips for Being a Good Landlord
Being a landlord comes with responsibilities — not just to protect your investment, but also to provide a safe and fair home for your tenants. Here are our top tips to help you get it right:
1️⃣ Be clear in your tenancy agreement
Always use an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), even if you’re renting to family or friends. Include any property-specific details so expectations are clear and officially recorded.
2️⃣ Respect your tenants’ space
Tenants must be given at least 24 hours’ notice before visits or inspections. Inspections are important, but never arrive unannounced — give plenty of notice.
3️⃣ Treat your rental like a business
✔ Keep tenants informed about repairs, visits, and who to contact if you’re away
✔ Plan for void periods, late payments, and unexpected costs
✔ Deliver good service: be approachable, responsive, or hire a reliable agent
✔ Use trusted tradespeople to ensure quality repairs
4️⃣ Act promptly on repairs
Respond quickly to maintenance issues — don’t ignore them. Keep tenants updated on progress and always use professional, certified tradespeople. Cutting corners often leads to bigger (and more expensive) problems later.
5️⃣ Stay up to date with rules & regulations
There are hundreds of laws affecting landlords. Failing to comply can result in unlimited fines, invalid notices, or even criminal penalties.
At a minimum, landlords must:
✅ Meet all safety standards (think gas, electric & fire safety certificates)
✅ Provide key documents such as the How to Rent guide and an EPC
✅ Carry out structural and essential repairs
✅ Protect tenants’ deposits correctly
📌 Remember: properties must be safe, warm, and habitable under the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
💡 Need support?
Managing a rental property can feel overwhelming with so many rules to follow. Our expert lettings team is here to guide you through every step, ensuring your property is compliant, well-managed, and stress-free.
We are here and ready to help in any way we can. 🧑💼
☎️ Call: 01474 321957
📧 Email: gemmascott@mandmprop.co.uk
