Is there any advantage to applying for a certificate of fitness even if the tenancy commenced before 1 April 2007?
A – District councils can issue a certificate of fitness in cases where the dwelling was constructed before 1945 and the tenancy began before 1 April 2007. Landlords of protected tenancies may wish to apply for a certificate of fitness as this has a major impact on the amount of rent which can be charged for such tenancies (see section on protected tenancies).
