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New landlord? Know your responsibilites
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‘Accidental landlords’ are landlords whose decision to let their property is as a result of circumstance, rather than design. There are many reasons why someone might become an accidental landlord.
Often the owner inherited the property, or has had to relocate. Or, maybe they have separated from their partner. Whatever the circumstances, the owner(s) has decided that their best – or only – option is to let that property rather than to sell it or remain in residence.
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Renting out property can also be seen as an easy option for those looking to invest some money.
However, it’s not just a case of buying a house and signing a contract with a tenant. Landlords have legal responsibilities and not knowing about them is no defence.
Each year Bristol City Council prosecutes landlords who have failed to comply with the law.
The Council offers a wide range of help and support in order to make it easier for people to let out property, including helping them understand and meet their statutory responsibilities.
An easy way to find out about renting is the Landlord Expo in Bristol, a free event for anyone interested in finding out more about renting their property.
Landlord Expo, the biggest event of its kind in the South West takes place in Bristol on Thursday 12 March from noon till 7.00 pm. The Expo has been running for 15 years, with over 790 people attending last year’s event.
The event features over 90 exhibitors ranging from local authorities to letting agents, financial experts, trades people and suppliers. It also includes Bristol Citizens Advice, Bristol Mediation, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Life Skills and Restorative Solutions.
There is a full programme of seminars during the day, including:
- Deposit protection good practice
- Tax issues for landlords
- Funding for energy efficiency measures
- Using finance to grow your portfolio
- Recovering rent arrears
- Fire safety responsibilities
All seminars are free to attend and don’t require pre-booking.
The event, which is being held in the Exhibition and Conference Centre at the University of the West of England, is aimed at anyone who is already a landlord or letting agent, or who is considering entering the private rental market.
The event is organised by South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset Councils and sponsored by Andrews.
Free entry, free parking and free refreshments.
For more information visit www.landlordexpo.co.uk, call 0117 3521853 or follow @landlordExpo1.
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