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As the Landlord of a residential property you have a duty of care to your tenant and are required to comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation. Your failure to comply with current legislation may lead to criminal and civil proceedings. |
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The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 1996
Landlords must comply with these regulations by ensuring that an inspection is carried out by a CORGI registered gas fitter/contractor before the commencement of a tenancy. A satisfactory Landlords Gas Safety Record must be obtained or exist as a copy of this record must be given to the tenant before he/she occupies the property. This has to be renewed annually with a copy given to the tenant. The Regulations apply to all pipework, flues and Landlord owned appliances whether fixed or portable and all forms of gas supply (including Calor). Records are required to be kept for at least 2 years. |
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The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
These regulations cover all mains voltage household electrical goods and require that the supplier of such goods ensures they are safe, including flexes and plugs. The mains electric plugs, wires and circuits must also be safe. A safety check by a fully qualified electrician is recommended before the property is let and thereafter checked periodically. |
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The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended)
These regulations apply to soft furnishings. Your property must meet the regulations and compliant furniture must have attached labels confirming compliance with these regulations. Should any furniture not comply then the furniture/furnishings must be removed or replaced prior to any letting. |
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Smoke Alarms
Although smoke alarms are compulsory in all properties built since 1993 there is no legal requirement to fit smoke alarms in older properties. However, it would be prudent of a Landlord to fit smoke alarms and we would recommend a minimum of one smoke alarm on each floor of a property. |
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Repairs
Landlords have a statutory responsibility for certain repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 relating to:
 The structure and exterior of the property, drains, gutters and external pipes
The installation in the property for the supply of water, gas, electricity and sanitation
Space and water heating appliances. |