Selling guide

Avoiding legal troubles: 6 actions landlords must avoid

Being a good landlord means taking your responsibilities seriously.

1. Asking for excessive amount of information upfront

You need to treat all prospective tenants the same at all stages of the process.

You can't simply turn up at the property unannounced, except in emergencies.

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