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Home Truths for Landlords and Tenants

Home truths R Electrical safety matters for landlords and tenants Sweet Home UK landlords are putting millions of private tenants in danger -and exposing themselves to financial risks - by not fulfilling their electrical safety obligations Accidents will happen Electrical accidents cause more than 350,000 serious injuries each year More than half of all times more Tenants are house fires are caused by faulty likely to electrics or electrical products: cooking and laundry appliances are the main culprits experience a house fire than homeowners Electric shocks Almost half of all landlords and tenants are unsure ]1.7 million 1.3 million who's responsible for electrical safety in the private renters say their landlord has ignored their renters are currently waiting for their property report of an electrical fault landlord to resolve an electrical issue Paying the price who fail to maintain safety standards could receive a fine of up to $20,000 80% authorities of local are planning to crack down on landlords who fail to keep up safety standards Insurance may be invalidated if landlords fail to follow their electrical safety obligations Landlords versus Tenants Landlords: know your responsibilities Tenants: do your bit O Electrical installations and wiring must be well O Report any problems to the landlord straight away maintained O A house in multiple occupation (anywhere where common areas are shared by more than one household) must be inspected by a registered electrician every five years o If you have flagged a problem and your landlord has ignored it, contact your local authority O The safety of appliances you bring into your accommodation is your responsibility O Any appliances provided must be in good condition, and manufacturer's instructions O Never try to carry out any electrical should be passed on to the tenants repairs yourself O The Electrical Safety Council recommends that appliances and installations are checked by a professional at least every five years- visit www.electricalsafetyregister.com to find a registered electrician Electrical Safety Register ELECSA NEI incorporating CEIE ECA Certification Ltd Visit the Electrical Safety Council ELECTRICAL SAFETY www.esc.org.uk/renting COUNCIL

Home Truths for Landlords and Tenants

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Electrical safety matters for landlords and tenants. UK landlords are putting millions of private tenants in danger and exposing themselves to financial risks - by not fulfilling their electrical ...

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