Many of the problems that arise between landlords and their tenants can be put down to a universal human failing: lack of communication. Misunderstandings over contractual rights and obligations, for example relating to property inspection and repairs, can result in situations and incidents that produce at best a state of ill-feeling on both sides and at worst the breakdown of the relationship. Letting a tenant know in advance about matters affecting the property and the tenancy can diffuse tension from the start.

This book can help. It contains ready-drafted letters for dealing with commonly-occurring letting situations. Guidance on when to use each letter and the procedures to follow are included, along with tips and background legal information. Also, if you purchase Landlord's Letters, all the template letters included in this book can also be downloaded in electronic form from this website.

This second edition has recently been updated to include the new law on Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes, which landlords must comply with from April 2007.

'Ordinary landlords who do their own paperwork can look forward to a more fruitful relationship with tenants thanks to the book Landlord's Letters, which aims to help landlords by providing ready-drafted letters for dealing with the usual lettings niggles. All you have to do is copy out the form of words that best suits your circumstances. It could be the ideal stocking-filler for the Mr Rigsby in your life.' - The Times

For use in England and Wales only.

1. Vetting your tenant
2. Gaining access
3. Rent arrears
4. Responding to your tenant's requests
5. Complaints and breach of tenancy
6. Handling notices
7. Check-out and deposit return
8. Utility letters
9. Directory