The Legal Bits – Policies, Compliance and Supporting Documents

This page holds all of our policy information, documents, links and flyers. We welcome you to read all of the relevant information when electing to work with us at Lanes MK. This is so you’re able to remain informed and aware of processes regarding property to let in Milton Keynes. 

If you’ve got any questions on specifics, or how these policies relate to you, please contact us today.

General
General Renting https://www.gov.uk/renting-out-a-property
How To Ensure You’re Compliant - HFIS https://hfis.co.uk/knowledge/ensure-compliant-current-landlord-regulation/
EPC https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance
Gas https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqlandlord.htm
Electricity https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector
Water https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/legionella-landlords-responsibilities.htm
Smoke https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords/the-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-england-regulations-2015-qa-booklet-for-the-private-rented-sector-landlords-and-tenants
Landlord Building / Contents Insurance View Flyer
Rent Protection View Flyer
Deposit Protection https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection
SafeAgent CMP https://safeagents.co.uk/for-tenants/protecting-your-money/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20safeagent%20Client,used%20by%20a%20safeagent%20firm.
SafeAgent Service Standards https://safeagents.co.uk/for-landlords/
SafeAgent CMP Certificate View Certificate
Complaints Procedure View Procedure
Consent
OverseasLL https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-resident-landord-guidance-notes-for-letting-agents-and-tenants-non-resident-landlords-scheme-guidance-notes/what-the-non-resident-landlords-scheme-is
NRL1 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-resident-landlord-application-to-have-uk-rental-income-without-deduction-of-uk-tax-individuals-nrl1
Tenant
Right to Rent https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/942503/6.6642_MHCLG_How_to_Rent_v5.pdf
Non Dom Share https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent
Move In Checklist View Flyer

ReDress Scheme

The ReDress Scheme is provided by The Property Ombudsman (TPO).

It provides tenants, landlords and agents with a free, impartial and independent dispute resolution service.

ReDress Scheme

The ReDress Scheme is provided by The Property Ombudsman (TPO).

It provides tenants, landlords and agents with a free, impartial and independent dispute resolution service.