Inspection and testing must be carried out at intervals of no more than 5 years or where the most recent inspection and test report requires inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it […]
Category: Property Management
Do you use a damp meter to detect rising damp in a property?
No – for two reasons: 1. We are not surveyors 2. You cannot diagnose rising damp with resistance meters and ‘theoretical measurements’ Further Reading Has you house been diagnosed with rising damp with a damp meter? {Standard Heritage} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details […]
Do you hold keys for Let Only properties?
No – we never hold keys for Let Only properties after the start of the tenancy. Immediately the tenancy starts any spare keys are returned to the landlord. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well […]
Will my home insurance cover damage that is caused when things wear out?
Home insurance policies will not cover wear and tear. They are meant to cover damage caused by sudden and unexpected events, not things wearing out, breaking down or failing because they have not been maintained properly. It is important that you look after your home and possessions and maintain the property well as home insurance […]
Why is it important to control the humidity level in my property?
Humidity is simply the amount of water vapour that is present in the air. The recommended humidity level for dwellings is 45-55%. Humidity above 60% causes condensation and encourages the growth of mould, fungus, mildew and moisture-based corrosion such as rusting. It also enables bacteria, viruses and dust mites to breed quickly which causes health […]
Are there are extra legal considerations we should be aware of with regard to renting the property to a disabled person?
Under Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010, the landlord must take reasonable steps to avoid any provision, criterion or practice, or any physical feature which puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled. In addition, reasonable steps must be taken to provide any auxiliary aid necessary […]
On the periodic inspection report are all the items listed in need of attention?
All the items that have been checked/checked for during the inspection are shown or ticked on the report. Any item shown/ticked on the report does not mean there is a problem with that item. Any repairs or maintenance required to the property, fixtures, fittings, or contents are reported separately via our online repair request system. […]
My neighbour has set up a CCTV capturing images over my property what can I do?
This is very likely a breach of data protection laws. The Information Commisioner’s Office has guidance on this here: Domestic CCTV systems – guidance for people being filmed Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well […]
The water supplied into my property smells funny – what should I do?
In the first instance check this Wessex Water resource for ideas on possible causes here If this information does not answer your question, please contact Wessex Water (or your water supplier if in a different supply area) on 0345 600 4 600 and explain the symptoms to them. If it has been diagnosed that the […]
My electrical report is less than 10 years old and says it is valid for 10 years do I need a new one?
Was the electrical installation inspected and tested no more than 5 years ago or where the most recent inspection and test report requires inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, within the interval specified in that report? Was the electrical installation inspected and tested against the 18th edition wiring regulations […]
