by guildy | 14 Apr 2017 | Energy Efficiency, New Legislation, News
Thousands of buy to let landlords are unaware the government is ready to the plug on them renting out homes that fail to meet energy efficiency standards. From April 1, 2018, all rented homes will have to meet strict energy efficiency rules. Landlords must stop...
by guildy | 9 Apr 2017 | Energy Efficiency, New Legislation
In March we reported draft energy efficiency regulations which concerned the private rented sector. The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 have now been passed. The regulations phase in two obligations for landlords....
by guildy | 1 Feb 2017 | Electrical Safety, New Legislation, News
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Electrical Safety Electrical safety regulations The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 commenced on 8 December 20161 and apply to any electrical equipment first placed on the market on or after commencement2. Any...
by guildy | 18 Jan 2016 | Consultation, News
North Somerset Council has begun a consultation for a proposed new selective licensing scheme which will place strict new conditions on private landlords. The changes would required any landlords renting properties on Weston-super-Mare seafront and in the town centre,...
by guildy | 14 Dec 2015 | Fire Safety, News
Landlords and letting agents are in the front line of weeding out cannabis farms as criminal gangs increasingly turn rented homes and commercial properties into drug factories. Police are increasingly calling on landlords to regularly inspect their rental properties...
by guildy | 18 Sep 2015 | Fire Safety, Gas Safety, New Legislation, News, Repairing Obligations, Smoke and CO Regs
This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series It's All Change On 1st October 2015How To Comply With The Smoke And CO Regulations We have previously reported about the smoke and CO regulations which were initially thrown out by the House of Lords but now it seems they have...