As a landlord, I need to clarify my responsibilities for garden maintenance at my rental property, specifically whether I can charge tenants for it. Additionally, I want to know the legal requirements for boiler servicing and the best time to arrange this. Provide a concise summary.
Navigate to the NRLA website (nrla.org.uk). Use the search bar to find information about property maintenance for landlords. From the search results, locate and open an article providing tips on summer property maintenance. Read the sections of the article pertaining to garden maintenance and boiler servicing. Synthesize the information regarding garden maintenance responsibilities, tenant charging rules, legal requirements for boiler servicing, and recommended timing. Provide a concise summary of these points.
State that garden maintenance responsibility depends on the tenancy agreement, with the NRLA's Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement clarifying it as a landlord's responsibility. Confirm that landlords cannot charge tenants for gardening services due to the Tenant Fees Act. State that landlords are legally required to have all gas appliances (including boilers) inspected annually. State that summer is an ideal time to get the boiler serviced ahead of colder months.