Safety First

iStock_000018039831XSmallThe tenants safety is paramount.

 

Gas safety – under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, landlords must arrange to have all gas appliances and pipe work in your property pass all the tests, you will receive a copy of the certificate which must be renewed annually.

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) – The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require private Landlords to have the electrical installations in their rental properties checked by a qualified electrician to ensure that they are safe. These checks must be carried out on a five-yearly basis.

Electrical Equipment–  Landlords aren’t required by law to get electrical supply and appliances checked. However there are lots of regulations covering electrics and a duty of care to tenants.

Smoke Alarms – All properties built after 1991 must be fitted with mains powered smoke alarms. For older houses, the rules are less clear-cut, so we recommend to our landlords that smoke alarms are fitted.