We're considering renting out our family home while temporarily moving abroad. What are the specific UK landlord insurance requirements, energy performance certificate (EPC) rules, and tenant safeguarding schemes I must comply with?
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Landlords in the UK must have specialist insurance, meet an EPC rating of E, and protect tenant deposits in a government-backed scheme. Future changes include Section 21 abolition and stricter damp/mould rules.
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