The "Which?" Guide to Renting and Letting ("Which?" Consumer Guides)

Wilde, Peter

ISBN 10: 0852029470 / ISBN 13: 9780852029473

Published by Which? Books, 2003

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL1515035

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "Which?" Guide to Renting and Letting ("Which?" Consumer Guides)
• Publisher: Which? Books
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852029470
• ISBN 13: 9780852029473
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

The law of landlord and tenant can be minefield for the unwary. Whether you are renting or letting a house, flat or just a room, you need to be fully aware of the legal rights on both sides, the financial implications of the agreement into which you are entering and the practicalities of the landlord/tenant relationship. This informative guide from Which? puts you in the picture.For the landlord, key issues covered* the different types of tenancy--your obligations and rights* how to find reliable tenants* rents and deposits--gauging what to charge* what to include in a written letting agreement* grounds for possession during a tenancy and how to obtain a court order for possession.For the tenant, there is sound advice* types of tenancy agreement and security of tenure* how to deal with harassment and protect yourself from unlawful eviction* your rights in the event of a rent increase or unreasonable service charges* who pays the council tax, service charges and repair bills* the collective right to buy the freehold *The Which? Guide to Renting and Letting tackles all the common problems that arise between landlord and tenant, and by explaining how the law operates it should enable readers to avoid most of them.

About the Author

Peter Wilde is a practising solicitor in north-west England, specialising in landlord and tenant law, and a senior lecturer at the College of Law, Chester. Paul Butt is a solicitor and principal lecturer at the same college.