Sublet your leasehold property
If you are a leaseholder you can rent your property out but will need permission from us. This is because the property is located on land where we are the freeholder. To rent out your property you will need to do the following:
- get permission from us as the freeholder
- tell us your new mailing address/contact details
- make sure tenants follow the requirements of the lease.
You will need to maintain your home. You will still need to pay the service charges. You will also be responsible for the behaviour of your tenants. This includes their family and visitors.
If you do not tell us you are renting out your home you will have breached your lease. As a result of this your building insurance will no longer be valid.
Apply to sublet your home
If you would like to rent out your home you will need:
- your contact details
- details of your tenants
- the date you expect your tenants to move in and out.
Help2let
If you are considering renting out your home, our Help2let team can do it for you. We offer a tenant find and guarantee rent scheme.
The service guarantees your rental income. It provides up to six months’ rent guarantee bond, rent deposit, and rent in advance.
We do not charge admin, letting, or management fees. We offer a quick and reliable service. You will also get support from a dedicated account manager.
They will help to remove all the hassle from letting your property. For more details see Help2let.co.uk.
I am renting out my property what must I do?
You should get professional advice before deciding to rent out your home. As a landlord, you are responsible for the safety of your tenants.
What gas safety do I need to consider?
When you rent out your property, you are responsible for the gas appliances in it. This includes setup, upkeep, and safety checks. You should use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
You may void your property insurance if you break gas safety rules. You can find out more on the Gas safe register website.
What electrical safety do I need to consider?
There are no laws for landlords to have an annual electrical safety check. But you must ensure that any electrical equipment is safe. It must be safe for the duration of the tenancy. You should inspect equipment at least every five years.
Electrical work should be carried out by a NICEIC qualified electrician. You can find out more on the Electrical safety first website.
What fire safety do I need to consider?
Properties built after 1992 must have a mains fitted smoke alarm. Older properties do not need a mains fitted alarm. We recommend battery operated smoke alarms are fitted.
Landlords might want to provide fire blankets. They might also want to provide extinguishers. If a fire extinguisher is provided it should be serviced every 12 months.
If your property is furnished, you need to make sure that the furniture meets current safety rules. It is illegal to provide an appliance or furniture that does not meet safety regulations.
Compliant furniture has a maker's label. The label must be permanent and non-detachable.
Local Trading Standards Officers enforce these regulations. They apply to items such as:
- arm chairs
- suites
- sofas
- sofa beds
- futons and other convertible furniture
- beds
- bed bases and headboards
- mattresses, divans and pillows
- nursery furniture
- garden furniture which could be used indoors
- loose, stretch and fitted covers for furniture
- cushions, seat pads and pillows.