Need professional advice for your consent to let with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc One Account? There are various implications when it comes to letting out your property with an existing residential mortgage - you should seek professional assistance.
I am employed by letting specialists in loc and a potential tenant for the house has demanded evidence of the ‘consent to let’ from the owners lender RBS (One Account). Why would they ask for this
There are numerous potential tax and legal (from restrictions on title, lease prohibitions to planning issues) implications when letting out your property. You should always seek the advice of a solicitor and accountant before letting out your property.
Where you hold buildings and contents insurance on your property you should review it to make sure it continues to provide the cover you need. It is also important that you update your insurance provider of your change in circumstance, as failure to notify them could trigger your insurance becoming invalid. As a minimum you should ensure that you are covered for any third party liability in respect of injuries to your tenant whilst at your property
If your property is leasehold, the lease may prohibit you from letting or require that you to have a license to do so from the freeholder. If such restrictions are not strictly observed you may be in breach of your covenants under the lease. This could potentially result in the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Failure to advise your co-owner of your intention to let could result in them commencing legal proceedings against you. Be sure to obtain their consent in writing.