landlord electrical safety check
Landlord fined for failing to provide fire and electrical safety certificates for gas leak property
A Harrow landlord has been prosecuted been hit with a £9,000 penalty for repeatedly ignoring council notices and failing to provide essential information about his property which was a suspected unlicenced House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) – and riddled with fire hazards. Officers visited the four-bedroom property in Edgware after repeated complaints of rubbish piling […]
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Electrical safety in the private rented sector – what installers need to know
The private rented sector (PRS) has grown significantly, with millions of people relying on it. Rob Shepherd explores the importance of electrical safety in these homes and how electrical contractors can prevent hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The PRS has become one of the defining elements of the modern housing landscape. According to the English Housing […]
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New guidance on finding a competent and qualified person for Landlord Electrical Safety Checks
The Electrical Safety Roundtable has launched new guidance on how to find a competent and qualified person for Landlord Electrical Safety Checks. The guidance is a checklist that aims to support landlords in finding a competent and qualified person. It is a legal requirement in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to have an electrical […]
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