What responsibilites does a landlord have?

[spudqueen]

My 81 year old Aunt has moved in with her boyfriend after he had an operation. Now his grand-daughter wants to rent my Aunts house, which is just as my Aunt left it, so fully furnished. The grand-daughter is supposed to be signing a 6 month lease, but I am concerned that there may be implications that my Aunt hasn't thought of. What are we to be aware of, and is there a website which details all this things? The websites I could find did not seem complete with all the stuff I want to know about!

[spudqueen]

Oh, and does it make a difference if the Grand-daughter does not pay rent but pays the bills instead?

[ubasses]

http://www.direct.gov...ourProperty/DG_189124

The above should help. The grandaughter should pay rent and the bills apart from Council Tax if it is included in the rent.

[spudqueen]

Thanks for that ubasses, but I was really looking for something a little more detailed, eg how she proves the safety of gas and electrical equipment and the fire safety of furniture, and how often this has to be done.

[themas]

Go here & follow the links:

http://www.adviceguid...ion_for_landlords.htm

You might also get some help from the Shelter helpline, although I think they mainly deal with tenant's enquiries.

[cathfromsaron]

i really think a private family arrangement is different to a normal landlady/tenant lease! but the tax man may be interested if 'profits' are made!

[cathfromsaron]

she could just be a housesitter and cover ALL the expenses?