Renters reminded of proper paperwork

26 2007
Tenants of rental accommodation have again been reminded of the importance of ensuring that a property is properly registered and maintained.

Earlier this month, a study carried out by AA Legal Services found that around half of all UK renters are failing to make sure they receive a written tenancy agreement before moving into a new property.

In addition, 70 per cent of new tenants fail to check the inventory for a property, leaving them at risk of losing their deposit.

Now a landlord in Leamington Spa has been fined after he was found to not have a 'house in multiple occupation' licence for his student property.

In the first case of its kind in the UK, the court ruled that the errant landlord must pay back a total of £18,540 worth of rents to his former student tenants.

James Molloy, head of AA Legal Services, commented: ""It is vital that you agree your tenancy agreement and check everything … before you accept the keys to your rented home."ADNFCR-1219-ID-18369488-ADNFCR

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