Need professional advice for your consent to let with Allied Irish Bank (GB), a trading name of AIB Group (UK)? There are various implications when it comes to letting out your property with an existing residential mortgage - you should seek professional assistance.
What is the most extreme action Allied Irish Bank can take if I have rented my property if consent to let is not first obtained?
A friend of mine suggested that this summer I rent out my flat and make money from it while I am on holiday. It only a short term measure for ten days. Will consent to let be needed from Allied Irish Bank?
There may be various 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.
One thing to remember when arranging a consent to let mortgage with Allied Irish Bank is to switch your existing residential buildings insurance policy to a landlords buildings insurance policy. The insurance premium is marginally more expensive but if you don’t switch your insurance and you need to make a claim then you won’t be covered on your standard residential buildings insurance. 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
Should the tenure of your property be 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 violation of the lease. This could trigger the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Omitting to inform your co-owner of your intention to let could result in them taking legal action against you. Be sure to record their consent in writing.