Landlord & tenant

Many of us now own "buy to let" properties - be it as an investment, for our retirement, as a business or even as a hobby!

Becoming a landlord creates obligations. To the unwary, the law can be a minefield. But it need not be, with us as your legal adviser. We can help you if you are becoming a landlord for the first time or if even you are a more experienced landlord with a portfolio of properties.

Some of the things we can help you with are:

• Tenancy agreements

• How to protect a tenant's deposit in a government approved scheme

• What the law says about providing a tenant with an energy performance certificate

• Who is responsible for repairs, and the safety of gas and electric appliances

• How to, legally, end a tenancy, evict your tenant or deal with any other dispute you have with them

Also please don't forget to tell your buildings insurance company you have let out your property. If you don't, they may not pay out if you make a claim for any damage.

If you are buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring your property, dgb can provide an unbeatable service.

We are one of only a small number of solicitors who are members of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying and selling process.