Tracy Churchwood, Essex Country & Village Homes

Deposit disputes are one of the most stressful parts of any tenancy. When a tenant moves out and there’s disagreement over cleaning, damage or missing items, the question always comes down to one thing: What does the evidence show? Without clear, dated records of the property’s condition, even a reasonable claim can fall apart. That’s [...]

Property compliance has expanded well beyond annual gas safety checks and electrical safety checks. Today’s letting agents must also consider energy efficiency, housing conditions and the overall quality of rental accommodation. As regulation continues to evolve, staying ahead of these requirements helps landlords avoid costly surprises while providing safer homes for tenants. Why EPCs Remain [...]

Right to Rent checks have been a legal requirement in England for several years, yet compliance mistakes continue to occur across the private rented sector. In most cases, the problem isn’t a lack of understanding of the legislation. Instead, it stems from inconsistent record keeping, missing documentation, failing to complete follow-up checks, or not retaining [...]

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are among the simplest safety requirements in the private rented sector, yet they continue to create compliance issues for letting agents and property managers. Many landlords believe installing alarms once is enough, but agents responsible for managing properties know compliance goes much further than simply fitting a device to [...]