Compliance & Risk Management: Our "Compliance Shield"
Protecting Your Investment with Expert Landlord Compliance Services in East London and Essex.
Being a landlord in the UK has never been more complicated. With over 150 pieces of legislation governing the private rented sector, from mandatory safety certificates to complex HMO licensing schemes in boroughs like Barking & Dagenham and Havering, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. A simple mistake can lead to hefty fines
What is the AVS "Compliance Shield"?
Our Compliance Shield is our formal promise to you. It is a meticulous, evidence-based approach to managing every legal and regulatory requirement related to your property. We handle the paperwork, the deadlines, and the details, giving you complete peace of mind.
1. Initial Compliance Audit:
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Before we take on any property, we conduct a full audit against our comprehensive BTL & HMO Compliance Checklist. We verify every existing certificate, check your local council's specific licensing rules (including Article 4 areas), and create a clear action plan to address any gaps.
2. Proactive Certificate Management:
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We log the expiry dates of all your essential safety certificates. Our system ensures that renewals for your Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), and Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA) are scheduled and completed well in advance, so your property is never at risk of non-compliance.
3. Ongoing Legislative Monitoring:
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The law is constantly changing. We stay ahead of every development, from local council policy updates to major national changes like the Renters (Reform) Bill. We interpret the legislation, understand its impact on your property, and ensure our management practices are always aligned with the latest legal requirements.
BTL Licensing & Management (A Core Specialism)
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Managing an BTLs and HMOs in London and Essex requires specialist knowledge. We have in-depth experience with the mandatory, additional, and selective licensing schemes across boroughs like Thurrock and Brentwood. We ensure your property meets all conditions, from minimum room sizes to specific fire safety standards, and we manage the entire licence application and renewal process for you.
Health & Safety Compliance
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We manage all aspects of your property's health and safety duties, including:
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Gas Safety: Arranging annual CP12 checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Electrical Safety: Ensuring a valid EICR is in place and renewed every five years.
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Fire Safety: Managing everything from smoke/CO alarm testing to commissioning formal Fire Safety Risk Assessments (FSRAs) as required by law.
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Energy Performance: Ensuring your property has a valid EPC with a minimum 'E' rating.
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Tenancy & Right to Rent Compliance
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Deposit Protection: We correctly protect all tenancy deposits in a government-approved scheme and serve the legally required Prescribed Information to tenants.
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Right to Rent Checks: We conduct compliant initial checks and, crucially, manage the entire process for follow-up checks for tenants with time-limited visas, protecting you from significant civil penalties.
Our Compliance Services in Detail
What We Do: Compliance & Risk Management
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On-going BTL and HMO Licence Management Renewals)
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Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Coordination
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Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Management
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Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA) Management
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EPC Renewal Management
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Tenancy Deposit Protection & Compliance
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Initial & Follow-Up Right to Rent Checks
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Monitoring of the Renters (Reform) Bill & All New Legislation
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Liaison with Local Council Housing & Licensing Departments