The Landlord Property Audit Kit
You try to be a good landlord and comply with all the rules and regs.
But are you really?
Do you have an uneasy feeling that you may have missed something?
What about:
Protecting your property against fraud
Is there anything else you should do?
Do you need to be licensed?Â
How can you check this?
If you use agents
Are they doing a proper job for you?
The other services you use
Are they right for you?
Are you at risk of fines and prosecutions?Â
What do you need to do to protect your position?
Sometimes you just need to sit down and review what you are doing and consider whether you need to make changes.
But what things do you need to review? Â
If only you had a plan!
Developing a solution:
I’m Tessa Shepperson, a specialist landlord & tenant lawyer. Â For many years I ran my own solicitors firm and now I provide training and information services to landlords and letting agents.
Things are tough for landlords right now what with increased mortgage payments due to interest rate rises and the increase in rules and regulations that you need to comply with.
Many landlords are worried about compliance and indeed wondering whether they should carry on at all or sell up.
To make an informed decision about this and plan for the year ahead, you need to carry out a thorough review. At least once a year.
So I had the idea of creating an ‘audit kit’. A kit which landlords could use to ‘stock take’ once a year and use to develop a plan of action for the year to come.
It took a while, but the kit is now done and includes:
- A list of things you need to consider, with
- Explanations of the law and
- Links to places where you can learn more, and
- A printable checklist for you to have by your side and complete as you do your review
Doing my guided audit will:
Help you pick up problems you were not aware you had - and resolve them
Analyse your current services to ensure you are getting value for money
Give you peace of mind
After doing the audit you will come away with a list of things you need to do and a plan for the future.
But why not take a look and see for yourself!
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What the kit contains
Module 1
This lists essential things all landlords should consider and explains why.
For example
- Is your property protected against fraud?
NB Take a look at this section here. - The special rules for Welsh landlords
- The Data Protection rules – and what you need to do to comply
- The extra rules which apply if you own your property through a limited company
Module 2
This is just for landlords who use a letting agent and will help you
- Check whether they are complying with agent regulations, and
- Whether they are providing you with a satisfactory service
Module 3
This considers the property condition and looks at things such as
- Property inspections – are you doing enough?
- Safety checks and inspections – are you complying with the law?
- Tricky issues such as pets and damp and mould problems, and
- Improving your property carbon footprint
Module 4
This guides you through the review process for
- Your documents
- Your tenants
- Financial issues, and
- Your services
Ending with a conclusion section which sums up all you have done.
The Audit Checklist
We also provide detailed checklists for you to print out and have by your side as you go though the Audit Kit.
Use this to keep a record of your conclusions and your decisions - it will help you plan for the future. The checklists are available in PDF and Word versions.
The Audit Kit is provided Free of Charge to all our Landlord Law members!
But if you do not want to join Landlord Law you can buy the Kit as a stand alone product.
Find out more below:
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All our content is hosted on a mobile responsive website, which allows you to read and study the kits easily, and watch the videos on most devices, including smart-phones and tablets.
The only parts of the kits which are best dealt with on a laptop or desktop computer are forms and PDF documents. However, the rest of the kit can easily be accessed and read, for example, on your smartphone while travelling or waiting in a queue.
Be aware that the kit is wholly electronic. Nothing is sent out by post.
Our guarantee to you
If you find the kit is unsuitable for you in any way – all you need to do is email us requesting a cancellation not later than 30 days after purchase, giving your reason why.
We will then cancel your purchase (and your access) and refund your money within 14 days.
Your questions answered:
What if I can’t access the kit or if it does not work on my computer?
It should do, this is a standard WordPress website. Â However, if you have a problem check out our support section, and/or contact us. Â If the problems cannot be resolved, you can claim your money back under our guarantee.Â
I am based in  Wales, can I use the kit?
Yes the kit will be suitable for you. Â
I am based in Scotland, can I use the kit?
The kit is written for rented properties in England or Wales UK only. Â Scotland has a different legal system, as does Northern Ireland.Â
How long do I get access?
If you are using the kit as a Landlord Law member you get access for as long as you remain a member. However, if you purchase the kit you will then get ‘lifetime’ access. ‘Lifetime access’ means that you will be able to use the kit as long as this site is up and running (ie for the lifetime of this website).Â
I am a Landlord Law member – do I need the kit?
You do not need to purchase the kit as it is provided free of charge as part of your Landlord Law membership.
I use a letting agent – do I need the kit?
Yes! The kit includes a section which you can use to assess your agent’s performance.
Can I ask you questions about my particular issues?
The kit does not include any ‘one to one’ advice element. However, if you are a Landlord Law member, you will be able to ask questions via our members’ forum.
I prefer not to pay online – can I pay by BACS or cheque?
No. We only accept payment via our online system. However, you can elect to pay by either credit / debit card or pay pal.
How to buy the kit:
Do not buy if you are a Landlord Law member! This kit is included in your membership!
Find out more about Landlord Law Membership. Or proceed as follows:
- Click the buy button below
- This will take you to the product page. Click to add to the ‘basket’
- This will take you to the ‘basket’ page. Check you are happy with the basket totals, and then click ‘Proceed to checkout’. (If you have duplicate products – see the notes on the page).
- You should now be on the checkout page. You will also need to enter your billing details.
- You can pay either by pay pal or by credit / debt card (the page just says credit card but you can use your debit card too). Enter your details as appropriate.
- Make sure you click the terms and conditions button and click the orange ‘Place Order’ button. Tip – you may need to wait a while for your order to process. Please be patient.
- Once the payment goes through you will be logged in and taken to a thank you page, which has a direct link to the Kit
- You should also receive several emails – one will be a receipt for your payment, another will provide access information.
The Landlord Property Audit Kit
This includes the following:
- Four modules containing a list of things you need to check as part of your audit
- Detailed guidance on each item, followed by
- A list of things you need to do for your audit
- Printable checklists for you to complete while doing your audit
Price £120 (£100 + VAT)
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