How do I know if a letting agent is legit?

Always view properties with the agent before you sign anything or hand over any cash. This is the only way you can check that the property is actually theirs to let and see what it’s like for yourself. If they ask you to pay a fee before letting you see it, you know something’s up.

Does a letting agent have to be regulated?

Since 1st October 2014, all letting agents and managing agents have been legally required to be a member of one of three government-approved letting agency redress schemes, which enables consumers to pursue an independent complaint and prosecution procedure!

How do you check if an agent is registered?

You can also log onto the Estate Agency Affairs Board’s website where you will find a list of all registered Estate Agents as well as registered Estate Agencies. Please bear in mind that on occasion the Board is tardy in issuing the FFC’s and your Agent may not have a current FFC.

When does a landlord have to give a copy of a lease agreement?

In California, for instance, CA Civil Code 1962 provides that the landlord must give a copy of the lease agreement to the tenant within 15 days of signing, and a copy given once each calendar year if requested by the tenant.

How to obtain a copy of the lease I lost from my Landlord?

A landlord who does not provide his tenant with a copy of his lease will be in an unfavorable position if he has to answer to a judge. Find out how long the landlord has to comply, then call a local tenants’ rights organization if the time has elapsed and you still don’t have a copy. Landlord tenant laws vary by state.

Do you have to give your landlord your rent information?

The landlord does not need this information in order to determine whether or not to rent to you. You can talk to the landlord about the information, and explain your reasons for refusing to provide the information.

Do you need to fill out an application to rent a house?

When a tenant fills out an application form, there are a few questions that the tenant should think about before deciding whether or not to provide certain information. Does the landlord need this information in order to decide whether or not to rent to you?