If you opt for our APT management services, our Residential APT Lettings Management Team will assume complete responsibility for maintaining and caring for your properties at the highest level. You can expect a stress free and top notch service from us.

Every tenancy and tenant is different therefore, every approach must be unique. Our team offers expert knowledge backed up by years of experience in the industry. We will keep up to date with the latest changes to Legislation and Regulations to ensure your property and tenancy remain compliant.

The key areas of our APT Management Service are:

• A dedicated Maintenance and Repairs Reporting Portal, which gives help and advice to tenants, available in over 20 different languages
• An out-of-hours Emergency Helpline
• Rent collection, chasing arrears and serving statutory reminder letters
• Liaising with contractors, paying invoices, utility bills and service charges on your behalf
• Providing regular Property Account Statements
• Guidance through registration with HMRC NRL (Non-resident Landlord) Scheme
• Providing Quarterly and Annual statements to HMRC for NRL Scheme Landlords
• Acting as the tenants’ primary contact throughout their tenancy term
• Arranging estimates and works when required from suitably qualified contractors who have been fully vetted
• Maintaining records of CO (carbon monoxide) alarm testing and managing the installation of replacements if required
• Maintaining records of and instructing the annual GSC (Gas Safety Certificate)
• Maintaining records of and instructing the EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
• Maintaining records of and instructing the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
• Arranging inventory inspections at check-in and check-out
• Carrying out periodic visits of the property during a tenancy and providing a report
• Providing guidance and assistance with applying for a Selective or Additional License if required
• Registering deposits with an Accredited Scheme
• Negotiating on your behalf on dilapidation deductions, providing advice and guidance on permitted deductions from the tenant’s deposit and raising a dispute if required

Assured Periodic Tenancies Explained:

Following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on 1 May 2026, most private rented tenancies in England are now Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs).

APTs are rolling tenancies with no fixed end date. They continue until the tenant gives the required notice to end the tenancy. The landlord obtains possession using one of the statutory grounds or the tenancy otherwise ends in accordance with the legislation.

The new regime has replaced Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) for most private residential lettings in England. Existing ASTs in place before 1 May 2026 also converted automatically to APTs on that date.

As a landlord, understanding the ins and outs of an APT is crucial for successful property management.

What Generally Qualifies as an APT

Any residential tenancy in England and Wales that started after the 15^th January 1989 is classified as an Assured Periodic Tenancy if the following applies:

• The property is to be the tenant’s main accommodation
• You do not live in the property

When it is not an APT

There are certain instances when the tenancy cannot be classified as an APT:

• The rent is more than £100,000 per year
• The tenant is a company and not an individual
• The landlord resides at the property

Landlord’s Responsibilities

As a landlord, you will be responsible for the following:

• Keeping the property in good interior and exterior condition including drains, gutters, pipes, and other essential infrastructure
• Keeping the installations for the supply of all the essential utilities in proper working order including water, gas, electricity, sanitation and heating
• Depending on the nature of the repairs, all maintenance work must be undertaken within a reasonable period
• Ensure the property meets the minimum energy efficiency standards and provide a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Ensure the property is compliant with safety regulations and current legislation and has all the relevant certification to provide to the tenant
• Make sure the furniture in the property meets relevant safety regulations
• Protect the tenants’ deposit within 30 days of receipt and provide the tenant with the ‘Prescribed Information’
• Obtaining a Selective or Additional License from the Local Authority if required
• Any other terms agreed and stated in the contract

Tenant’s Responsibilities

Tenants under an APT also have responsibilities, which include the following:

• Providing the relevant documents such as a share code and valid passport to prove a ‘Right to Rent’
• Paying the rent on time
• Using the premises as a private dwelling only and not for business purposes
• Taking reasonable steps to maintain the property and keeping it in good condition
• Taking reasonable steps to keep the property secure when away, locking all doors and windows
• Taking care of the furniture and home appliances that have been provided
• Informing the landlord of any damage and reporting any repairs promptly
• Ending the tenancy in line with current legislation and as stated in the tenancy agreement

Are You Looking for Help with Your Residential APT Lettings?
At Robert Irving Burns, we understand the complexities and challenges that come with managing tenancies in Central London. Our comprehensive management services are tailored to meet the unique needs of landlords in this area.