The housing health and safety rating system -- Houses in multiple occupation and licensing -- Control provisions -- Tenancy deposit protection -- The residential property tribunal

Offers advice and help on dealing with all aspects of the Housing Act 2004 relating to residential letting practices. Describes the requirements and procedures under the Act. Aims guidance at letting agents, property managers and landlords. Highlights critical pitfalls, errors and loopholes. Suggests ways in which these can be either avoided or exploited. Describes the real world application of sections of the Act. Covers operating and enforcement guidance published by the government, and how local authorities and tribunals have responded to this.