Preparing Properties for Winter: For Landlords
As winter sets in, it's crucial to ensure your properties are ready for the colder months. Here are some key tips:
Boiler Maintenance: Ensure gas boilers and appliances are safe. Confirm servicing by a Gas Safe engineer, address repairs, and provide the tenant with the service report within 28 days of inspection.
Radiator checks: Advise tenants to check for cold spots, offer guidance on how to bleed radiators, and request immediate reporting of issues.
Roof and Insulation: Inspect the roof for damage and check insulation adequacy. Upgrade insulation if necessary to improve energy efficiency.
Damp and Mould: Advise tenants on how to reduce condensation to prevent damp and mould. Please see: Damp and Mould in Dwellings
The Residential Tenancy Compliance Documents contains a range of documents to assist in your compliance requirements, including a new Tenant Letter: Maintaining Your Property In Winter.
The contents of this Newsletter are for reference purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice should be sought in relation to any specific legal matter.