Calling All Landlords...

Calling all landlords in the North East! Several new legal requirements have been announced which may influence the way you operate.

As of the 1st October, you will be required to…

• Ensure at least one smoke alarm is equipped on each storey of their homes where there is a room used as living accommodation. This has been a legal requirement in the private rented sector since 2015.
• Ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is equipped in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers).
• Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are repaired or replaced once informed and found that they are faulty.

The requirements are enforced by local authorities who can impose a fine of up to £5,000 if a landlord fails to comply with a remedial notice.

If you are looking for a trusted gas engineer in the North East, Harvey Heating are on hand to help.

Source: gov.uk 

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