It is essential to prepare your rental property before bringing it to the market, not only to find the best quality tenant but also to stay compliant, protected and profitable. Families, professionals and commuters are all attracted to renting in Borehamwood due to its excellent transport links, community and amenities.

We have created a checklist for all Local landlords, before putting your property on the market in search of a new tenant.

1. Ensure Legal Compliance and Safety Certification

You must have all mandatory certificates in place before advertising.

  • Gas safety certificates, which are done by a registered gas engineer and need to be renewed yearly
  • Electrical installation Condition Report, also known as an EICR these is valid for 5 years
  • You need to have Smoke Alarms on every floor and a Carbon Monoxide Alarm in the room where the boiler is.
  • Energy Performance Certificate, also known as an EPC, with a rating above E, which is required by law
  • Some local areas require a landlord to register for Selective licensing.

2. Prepare Your Property for Tenants

Presentation is very important to attract a good tenant quickly

  • A professional cleaning of the property, including the carpets and windows.
  • Check the paintwork, flooring, lighting and appliances
  • Make sure the heating and plumbing is in full working order
  • It is also helpful to provide user manuals for the boiler, thermostat and appliances

3. Organise the Right Documentation

There are certain documents that a landlord must present ot the tenant at the beginning of a tenancy if they do not, this will cause issues if they ever wish to serve a section 21 on the tenant to gain possession of the property.

  • The latest Government version of the How to Rent Guide
  • Deposit protection certificate + prescribed information
  • Gas Safety Certificate
  • EPC Certificate
  • Tenancy agreement

You must also protect the deposit by registering it with a government-approved scheme. This must be done within 30 days of receiving it. If you do not, you can suffer severe penalties.

5. Arrange Landlord Insurance

There are several types of insurance that normal insurance won’t cover that you should consider obtaining, such as landlord building insurance, contents cover if the property is furnished, rent guarantee insurance to protect you from missed rent payments and legal cover for eviction or contract disputes.

6. Think About Management Support

Many Borehamwood landlords prefer not to self-manage their property as it can be time-consuming and very stressful at times. If you instruct a Borehamwood estate agent to manage the property , they will do the following;

  • Find you a new tenant and reference them
  • Collect the rent
  • Inspect the property regularly
  • Coordinate maintenance issues
  • Help you to remain legally compliant

Borehamwood rental demand remains strong, but pricing your property correctly is key.

L&H Residential tracks local market trends to ensure:

  • Maximum rental return
  • Fast tenant placement
  • Reliable, fully referenced renters

🏠 Need help letting your property?

L&H Residential can guide you through every step — from safety checks to tenant move-in.

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