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• I'm a Landlord with a tenancy that started before 1st June 2019? what does the Tenants Fees Act mean for me?

  

  Tenants moved into my property on a tenancy dated before 1st June 2019, I am concerned I need to be taking action. What do I need to do to ensure I comply with the Tenant Fees Act?

  
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• What is the Tenancy Deposit Cap?

  

  The Tenant Fees Act has brought in a number of changes, including limits on Tenancy deposits. As a Landlord how does this affect me?

  
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• What do I need to know to let a property

  

  I've decided to let my property , What do I need to know to ensure I let a property properly to tenants

  
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• What is the 'Right to Rent'? Do you check the immigration status of every tenant?

  

  What is the 'Right to Rent' legislation? Do you ensure my tenant has a Right to Rent through your tenant referencing process?

  
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