The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) is designed to crack down on properties in the private rented sector that are not fit for human habitation. Incorporating the Human Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), it covers 29 hazards, such as damp and mould,...
It is probably safe to say that almost everybody finds legal documents confusing. Even lawyers find them difficult to understand sometimes! Standard terms and conditions are even more confusing. Written in small writing making them difficult to read, and usually...
Legionnaire’s Disease is a disease which is caught by inhaling droplets of water containing the Legionella bacteria. People with weaker immune systems are particularly at risk. The Legionella bacteria can be found in most water systems, but the main areas of risk are...
Landlords must have the gas installations inspected annually by an engineer registered with the Gas Safe Register. Tenants must be given a certificate provided by the engineer, both when they go into the property and on an annual basis once the tenancy has started....
According to the 2014 Immigration Act, Section 22, a landlord is not legally allowed to let somebody have a tenancy agreement entitling them to live in a rental property as their main or sole residence unless they are a UK citizen, from Switzerland or the European...
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, have an impact on furniture supplied as part of a part furnished or furnished let, and needs to comply with certain safety standards. Examples of furniture that are covered by the regulations...
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