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.
Bottom line - if worst comes to the worst what action Allied Irish Bank can take if I have let out my house without consent to let?
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.
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 provisions in the lease may prevent you from letting or require that you obtain the consent of the freeholder. If such conditions are not complied with you may be in violation of your covenants under the lease. This could trigger the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Neglecting to inform your co-owner of your intention to let could result in them taking legal action against you. Be sure to obtain their consent in writing.