New How to Rent Guide due in October
On 2 October 2023, a new version of the How to Rent guide is expected. This new version will cover the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, a service which has been put in place by the Government to provide tenants with legal advice on housing and matters relating to possession.
The How to Rent Guide was put in place under the Deregulation Act 2015 and explains what tenants need to know about renting a property through private landlords.
The new How to Rent Guide (England) Published
On the 24th March 2023 the long anticipated new How to Rent Guide (England) was published by the Department for Levelling Up,Housing & Communities.
The Guide, which needs to be served for all new tenancies and renewals in order for landlords to comply with the Deregulation Act 2015, has not been updated since December 2020 and the updated version contains some significant changes. The Guide reflects the changes in legislation relating to Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Regulations as well as the introduction of the Electrical Safety Regulations from 2020 and the Guide also makes reference to checking if the property is suitable for the disabled. The reference to Covid 19 have been removed, as has the detailed overview of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
