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How Many Legal Obligations Do Landlords Have?

Do you know how many different laws a landlord must comply with?

A recent study by the Residential Landlords Association has revealed the number of different laws that create an obligation on landlords in the private rental sector.

Back in 2010, this figure stood at 118, but has since shot up by a staggering 32% to 156.

With many regulations carrying financial or even criminal penalties if a landlord is found to be in breach of them, this is a stark reminder of how difficult it can be for private landlords to keep up with a sector that is becoming increasingly regulated.

With this in mind, it is perhaps unsurprising that Lord Best’s Regulation of Property Agents working group recommended to the government the wholesale regulation of all lettings agents. These measures, which are expected to be implemented in the next couple of years, would require all staff – from the director to the apprentice – to obtain industry qualifications, and for the company to belong to a regulatory body.

At a time when anybody, regardless of their experience or knowledge, can decide to open a lettings agency, thorough regulation seems sensible.

With 156 separate laws to comply with, tenancy management requires in-depth and up to date industry expertise.

Reside already chooses to be regulated through our membership of ARLA Propertymark, the industry’s main regulatory body, and a quarter of our staff are ARLA-qualified. Our clients can be confident in the knowledge that their tenancies are fully compliant, and in safe hands.

    
 
 
          Tracy Warren 
 
 
 
  Even though we didn’t end up renting a place through Reside, Chris and Lisa were so incredibly personable, helpful and welcoming.

Would highly recommend and will be heading there when ready to buy. 🎉
  
 
         eve mcculloch 
 
 
 
  The team at Reside could not have done more for me.  They supported me throughout the whole process when at times I probably drove them mad. I am now in a lovely home and it’s very much thanks to Lisa and Emma.
  
 
         Andy Moore 
 
 
 
  My experience with Chris Gray was just perfect. An incredibly friendly individual that really did go above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. The whole experience was genuinely fun which says a lot for a process that can often be stressful! Don’t see myself moving again anytime soon but if I was to, I’d hope it’d be Chris helping me out again!
  
 
         Yoanna Iliadis 
 
 
 
  I am delighted with my experience with Reside! Lisa and Chris went out of their way to help throughout the process. Highly recommend x
  
 
         Niels Westberg 
 
 
 
  It has been a pleasure to have been able to do business with Reside Bath. Their people are highly efficient and utterly charming with it. I imagine that they can have few peers. I can recommend Reside Bath without reservation.
  
 
         Clod 
 
 
 
  Reside were my letting agents for five years and were fantastic. They always looked after me and my tenants and made renting my flat stress free. I’d recommend them as the first choice for letting. I then marketed my flat for sale with them and they were great again. It was a frustrating and long process through no fault of Reside or Lisa, my agent. Lisa kept me informed throughout and was a good listener when things got tough. Thanks for getting me there! Claire
  
 
         Mark Holton 
 
 
 
  Had great service from Lisa and the team at Reside, while exploring properties in Bath. We were delighted with the flat we found. The process from viewing to moving in was extremely smooth, with Lisa resolving any queries at pace along the way.
  
 
         yasmin kaye 
 
 
 
  Lisa at Reside has been absolutely amazing - we had a difficult rental search and she did everything she could to help us, finding us a wonderful flat. Recommend her and the team wholeheartedly!
  
 
         David Cox 
 
 
 
  Hello, and happy whatever day it is to you when you are reading this! ✨

My move to my new letting property with Reside was seamless. From the viewing, financials, help, and guidance, everything went through kindly, quickly, and with helpful attention. Chris, was especially helpful and I honestly felt prioritised as he could see how much the move meant to me due to being a dog owner. @Chris thank you again for everything, it really is much appreciated. ✨

Reside are instantly contactable and I cannot recommend them enough. I am a landlord myself, and I know the importance of such attention to detail and kindness. ✨

10 out of 10, cannot recommend enough! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
  
 
         Elizabeth Thornhill 
 
 
 
  I contacted Lisa at Reside last week and arranged rental viewings in Bath.  It was a seamless process from beginning to end.  Lisa was extremely helpful and informative about the city and if I hadn't had an offer accepted on a purchase a few days later, would certainly have taken one of the properties she showed.  Lisa was a breath of fresh air in addition to being professional and very knowledgeable about the local market.  I can't recommend Reside or Lisa more strongly.