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Follow on Google News | UK Landlords ‘face more red tape’ after Queens Speech - But not when using I Am The AgentOne of the twenty bills set out during the Queen’s speech will see landlords legally responsible for the immigration status of their tenants
By: IAMTHEAGENT This new bill has caused a certain amount of outrage as many in the property industry feel that they are being made responsible for something that the UK Border Agency should carry sole responsibility for. Is it fair that this should be put on landlords? Richard Lambert, CEO of the National Landlords Association (NLA) seems to welcome the bill saying: ‘Every landlord should thoroughly reference a tenant prior to offering a tenancy.’ This is correct. As an online letting agent (http://www.iamtheagent.com/ Estate agents and landlords must be vigilant about obtaining copies of passports and visas along with any other document needed to ensure every tenant is legally allowed to rent long term accommodation in the UK. We think the fine might be what is getting a lot of people upset. Vetting tenants as thoroughly as possible is in essential in our industry but having to pay thousands of pounds may be what's daunting some landlords and Agents. When using an experienced letting or online estate agent (http://www.iamtheagent.com/ Here are some handy tips to help landlords: · Always check passports fully. Within the passport there should be visa issued for the United Kingdom as either a student, working or holiday. You need to check this and ensure the visit date does not expire before the tenancy! · We always advise obtain a comprehensive credit referencing for anyone who is staying in your property. Our online referencing is just £49.99 (https://www.iamtheagent.com/ · Always set up a direct debit from a UK bank account, do not take cash or overseas payments · Always prepare a comprehensive Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. We prepare this for you and organise signatures via email or hard copy, it's so simple and just £65 inc VAT · I Am The Agent uses a comprehensive credit check that with the collection of passport and visa documents covers all aspects of tenant referencing and can put Landlords and tenants at ease. If you cover all bases you will protect yourself and your property. At I Am The Agent our team are property managers and experienced letting agents, unlike other online estate agencies we are not automated, so we can vet enquiries and help with all aspects of your let to ensure you are protected! To help out I Am The Agent are offering one free reference check worth £49.99 on every lettings order of £99 until the end of May 2013. Just mention it on your order and we will do the rest. To find out more, visit http://www.iamtheagent.com End
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