How do I make sure that things are progressing as they should in a rent to rent arrangement?
As a landlord owner you have let the property on a commercial basis.
As a landlord owner you have let the property on a commercial basis and therefore you don’t have an automatic right to carry out periodic inspections. However, you can observe what’s going on – the comings and goings of the tenant/s will tell you who is occupying your property and how many occupiers there are.
Establishing contacts with neighbours is always a good strategy for any landlord, regardless of rent to rent arrangements, so try to get to know neighbours who will be happy to report anything they see as untoward.
It’s a good idea to maintain regular contact with your rent to renter and ask for updates on what’s going on with the letting, checking that the necessary checks are being made and the statutory obligations are being complied with.
