As a landlord, I need to understand my responsibilities for garden maintenance at my rental property, including whether I can charge tenants for it. I also need to know the legal requirements for boiler servicing and the best time to arrange it according to the NRLA. Provide a concise summary of these points.
Navigate to nrla.org.uk. Use the search bar to find information related to 'landlord maintenance responsibilities' or 'property upkeep'. Locate and navigate to an article that discusses both garden maintenance and boiler servicing for landlords. Read the relevant sections on garden maintenance to understand responsibilities and tenant charging rules. Read the relevant sections on boiler servicing to understand legal requirements and recommended timing. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise summary.
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.