Legal Compliance
At Coast to Coast Property Management, we ensure we are compliant and up to date with the ever-changing face of UK property management, your portfolio is safe in our hands.
Statutory Compliance
We ensure all properties under our management meet or exceed current UK legal standards, including:
Renters (Reform) Act 2025 – Abolition of Section 21, updated Section 8 grounds, mandatory PRS Ombudsman membership, Property Portal registration, regulated rent increases, and strengthened rights relating to pets and dispute resolution.
Decent Homes Standard (Private Rented Sector) – Mandatory minimum property condition standards requiring homes to be safe, warm, dry, structurally sound, and free from damp and mould.
Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS & Licensing) – Full hazard identification and mitigation, compliance with HHSRS, and adherence to mandatory HMO, selective, and additional licensing schemes.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 – Clear repair obligations, structural maintenance duties, and transparent handling of service charges.
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – Continuous monitoring to ensure properties remain safe, healthy, and fit for occupation throughout the tenancy.
Damp & Mould Regulations 2025 – Immediate investigation and remediation of damp and mould, with evidence‑based prevention measures.
Deregulation Act 2015 – Correct service of prescribed information, lawful notice procedures, and protection against retaliatory eviction.
Deposit Protection (Housing Act 2004) – Secure protection of deposits through the DPS, correct issue of prescribed information, and evidence‑based dispute resolution.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations – Annual gas safety checks and compliant record issue for all properties with gas appliances.
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (ESSPRS) – Five‑yearly EICRs, timely remedial works, and provision of reports to renters and local authorities.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations – Compliant alarms in all required rooms and immediate replacement when faults are reported.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations – EPC rating of E or above unless formally exempt, with correct exemption registration.
Right to Rent – Home Office‑compliant identity and immigration checks for all new tenancies.
Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Prohibition of most fees, strict regulation of permitted payments, and transparent publication of all charges.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Fair contract terms, transparent fees, and clear communication standards for all letting and management services.
GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 – Secure, lawful handling of personal data for landlords and renters, with clear privacy practices.
Legionella Risk Management – Appropriate risk assessment and mitigation in line with health and safety guidance.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977 – Safeguards against unlawful eviction and harassment, ensuring renters’ rights to quiet enjoyment.