Electrical Checks
This entry is part 5 of 21 in the series Granting an Assured Shorthold TenancyMains Installation Testing Where the property being let is a house in multiple occupation (HMO), it is a legal requirement to have the mains electrics tested at least every five years. This...
Landlords In Court Over Breaches Of Health And Safety Law
Fire safety breaches in HMO Landlord John Ellis, of Sleaford, Lincolnshire, was fined £5000 at Lincoln Magistrate’s Court after admitting nine breaches of fire safety rules at three houses in multiple occupation (HMO). The homes did not have electrical safety...Electrical Safety in Rented Homes
Electrical Safety in Rented Homes Landlords are required by law to ensure: That the electrical installation in a rented property is safe when tenants move in and maintained in a safe condition throughout its duration. That a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has a...How To Ensure Fixed Electrical Installation Is Safe And Compliant
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Electrical SafetyFixed Electrical Installation Periodic Inspections A “fixed electrical installation” means: the hard wiring in the building so: cables, consumer unit, socket outlets etc. So, what’s the law on periodic...
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