Renting a property

If you wanted to allow someone to use your property what would you expect of the person using it? Presumably, you would want rent; need the property to be kept in the same condition and you would want to know that you could make the occupier leave.

The law relating to tenancies has been simplified over the years although renting out a property can still have many problems.

To try and avoid these problems you should have a written tenancy agreement which sets out the promises being made by both the landlord and the tenant. In this way both parties will know where they stand.

We can advise you on:

• The length and type of tenancy that is most appropriate
• Rent payment provisions
• Damage deposits
• Repair obligations

If you need more advice on drafting a tenancy agreement or if you are involved in a dispute relating to a tenancy, contact Sarah Miles.