Services
What Surrey Property Licensing can do for you
We pride ourselves in offering a uniquely bespoke service, specialising in comprehensive housing compliance support to those working in the private rented property sector. Our extensive experience and knowledge in these areas means we are able to provide you with a high-quality of personalised service, tailored specifically to suit your needs.
Our primary services focus on assisting landlords and managing agents. With our expertise in housing regulations and compliance, and our connections throughout the private housing sector, we work closely with property investors, trade associations, buy-to-let mortgage lenders, and councils.
To give you a better idea of the services we provide, below we have listed some of the areas we most often offer support for, but should you have any queries regarding other areas of private rented housing you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via our contact form.
Help With HMO And Selective Licensing Applications
Today more rental properties than ever before need a licence, whether an HMO licence or selective licence.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Advise on your property licensing obligations.
Smooth the licensing process, saving you time and money.
Reduce the risk of costly penalties and fines.
Help With HMO Compliance Inspections
Regulations governing how an HMO should be run and managed are complex. Local authorities can carry out compliance checks at any time.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Provide expert advice to ensure you are compliant with HMO management regulations.
Help resolve problems following a compliance check at your property.
Expert Witness (Civil)
Providing expert evidence in Civil Litigation, specifically related to Housing Disrepair and Housing Condition disputes.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Provide CPR 35 ( Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules) Compliant Expert Witness Reports.
Our expertise covers the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 Sections 9a, 9b, 10, and 11 (LTA 1985 S9a, S9b, S10 & S11), the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, and the Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
HHSRS Assessments
The HHSRS or Housing Health and Safety Rating System is used by local authorities to identify health and safety hazards in your property. They can use it as a basis for enforcement action.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Carry out private HHSRS assessments for you.
Identify any hazards in your property …. before your local authority does.
Provide advice on keeping property compliant with HHSRS standards.
Fire Risk Assessments
All landlords should properly assess fire risks in their property and take action to deal with them. A fire risk assessment is always needed for HMO licences and selective licences.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Compile professional fire risk assessments (FRA) for you.
Advise on fire risks in your property and on action you need to take to comply with the regulations and keep tenants safe.
Housing Cases - Reviews, Help, and Advice
Housing cases can be complicated and stressful. We can provide advice, help and solutions:
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Review any housing case, problem or issue for you.
Provide a written summary of your situation.
Outline solutions that could help bring any housing case to a positive conclusion.
Help and Advice If You Are Faced with Enforcement Action
Local authorities can take many types of enforcement action against landlords. They can issue notices, orders and prohibitions, civil penalties, take legal action and pursue landlord bans.
Surrey Property Licensing can:
Provide you with expert help and advice on enforcement issues.
Assist with negotiation or mediation with local authorities.
Help find a solution.
Help make these situations less stressful and less costly for you.