Property Legislation

Annual Property Inspections help you to inspect your properties to make sure that everything is in working order and suitable for your residents. Use the download button above to get your own editable version.

Ensuring you have the right certificates in place for your property is a key part of running a successful project and is a legal requirement. Use this guidance to check out all the certificates you require.

Gain an understanding of Council Tax and the requirements for your property and area.

These documents apply to England only. Click the links below to head to the document that you require - this will trigger an automatic download so that you have a copy of the document you require for editing.

Use these documents to ensure that you're fire safety is all in good order.

Guidance on fire safety for the furniture in your properties.

Download our template Health & Safety inspection checklist to help you as you seek to ensure your property is in proper working order.

Getting the right insurance means you can rest easy knowing you and your project are properly covered. Take a look at our recommended insurance here.

Legionnaire's Disease can arise in properties within water systems and steps should be taken to minimise the risk. The guidance is taken directly from the gov.uk website - you can find the direct link by clicking here.

Download this template risk assessment to help you minimise the chance of Legionnaire's Disease arising in your property.

The Licence Agreement is an important document for our Partnership. Use this guidance to help you as you work through the agreement.

These documents apply to Northern Ireland only.

Download our template letter so that your residents can give authorisation for you to speak to the Housing Benefit department on their behalf.

Download our template letter so that your residents can ask the Housing Benefit department to pay you, their landlord, directly.

These documents apply to Scotland only.

The Government is pressing ahead with introducing regulations which include consultation and the introduction of national standards for support of Housing and a Local authority licencing scheme. This Standards Checklist serves as a draft for you to be able to use, and includes guidance on how to ensure you can meet the government requirements. Click the button above to download a copy for you to use.

Download our template Notice to Quit.

Download our template warning letters that you can use to give to your residents.

Getting your upgrades and utilities in order is a big part of getting your property ready. Use this guidance to make sure you know what to look out for! This guidance is specifically for HMOs.

Getting your upgrades and utilities in order is a big part of getting your property ready. Use this guidance to make sure you know what to look out for! This guidance is specifically for self-contained units.

These documents apply to Wales only. Click the links below to head to the document that you require - this will trigger an automatic download so that you have a copy of the document you require for editing.

Exempt Accommodation (EA) is one of the most important aspects of Supported Housing as it provides the funding for you to do your work. Getting a good understanding of EA is key to running a successful project - this guidance aims to give you the information you need to know.