Preparing to Let a Property
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Do unfurnished properties usually have curtains, fridge and washing machine left in them?
Read more: Do unfurnished properties usually have curtains, fridge and washing machine left in them?Curtains As a minimum provide curtain poles or curtain rails for all windows in the property. The additional provision of blinds or curtains will make the property even more appealing to prospective tenants. Blinds are cheaper than curtains, more durable and last longer. For large windows, fit two blinds side by side rather than one long blind to keep costs and maintenance down and it is cheaper to replace just one side rather than one wide blind. Appliances See Should I provide appliances in the property? Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using…
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When you can use the Rent-a-Room Scheme?
Read more: When you can use the Rent-a-Room Scheme?You can use the scheme if: you let a furnished room to a lodger your letting activity amounts to a trade, for example, if you run a guest house or bed and breakfast business, or provide services, such as meals and cleaning Further Reading Rent a Room Scheme (Self Assessment helpsheet HS223) {HMRC} 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 it answered your question…
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We had an EICR last year. Does that have to be done every year?
Read more: We had an EICR last year. Does that have to be done every year?Not necessarily – see article below. Further Reading Is this (inspection and testing of electrical installation) every year? {Knowledgebase article} 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 it answered your question…
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What is an oil safety certificate?
Read more: What is an oil safety certificate?Reference to oil safety certificate is probably reference to a document such as an OFTEC CD/11 Oil Firing Servicing & Commissioning Report that records that the oil fired appliance at the property has been serviced and the general condition of the oil storage tank and oil supply pipework has been checked. It may also be reference to a document such as an OFTEC TI133D Domestic Oil Storage Tank Spillage and Fire Risk Assessment to confirm the condition of the external oil storage tank. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details…
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Does the inspection and testing of the electrical installation cover appliances?
Read more: Does the inspection and testing of the electrical installation cover appliances?No Further Reading What you mean by ‘electrical installation’? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} What is covered by an electrical installation inspection? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} 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 it answered your question…
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Do you have any advice regarding the safety of internal windows blinds?
Read more: Do you have any advice regarding the safety of internal windows blinds?Where internal window blinds are installed in premises where children 0 to 42 months are (ever) likely to have access or be present, ensure they comply with the EN 13120 standard. The standard includes: • Limitations on cord and chain lengths • Safety devices for preventing any cords or chains from creating a hazardous loop • The fitting of safety devices on cords and chains at the point of manufacture • The testing of all safety critical components of internal blinds • Safety warnings and product instructions Further Reading Internal Window Blind Safety Requirements {British Blind and Shutter Association} Still…
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Should I be concerned about my tenant falling from the loft?
Read more: Should I be concerned about my tenant falling from the loft?A landlord is right to consider the risk to the tenant of falls in any part of the property. If the roof space is being legitimately (by design) used for secondary purposes (other than just being a void space) such as… Housing the boiler and associated controls Converted to a living space Boarded to provide storage …then careful consideration needs to be given to safe access to/from the roof space. If the roof space is nothing more than a void between the ceiling of the room below and the roof with insulation then the roof space does not warrant any…
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Should I provide appliances in the property?
Read more: Should I provide appliances in the property?No – unless you… …already have the appliances or have agreed with the (prospective) tenant to provide the appliances …are willing to comply with The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 which includes checking the appliances, providing the tenant with the ‘required documents’ and arranging any periodic inspection and testing {electrical appliances} …are willing to comply with General Product Safety Regulations 2005 {all appliances} …are willing to comply with The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 {gas appliances} …willing to repair or replace the appliances when they become defective or beyond…
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Do I need a new EICR for each new tenancy?
Read more: Do I need a new EICR for each new tenancy?No – The inspection and testing must be carried out at intervals of no more than 5 years or where the most recent report requires such inspection and testing to be at intervals of less than 5 years, at the intervals specified in that report. [Note: the legislation refers to ‘intervals’ e.g. every 2 years – the legislation does not refer to future uncertain events that may or may not happen within 5 years e.g. when the next tenancy ends] Electrical Safety First recommend that when a change of tenancy occurs, the landlord or their representative should always carry out…
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What you mean by ‘electrical installation’?
Read more: What you mean by ‘electrical installation’?Electrical Installation has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Building Regulations 2010(4) which is fixed electrical cables or fixed electrical equipment located on the consumer’s side of the electricity supply meter. 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 it answered your question…