May 28, 2024
By Siôn Fôn
As well as providing clarity for tenants, the Act has placed new obligations on landlords. Our Property Disputes experts explore what these obligations entail:
KEEPING THE PROPERTY IN REPAIR
What you need to do:
What you do not need to do:
KEEPING THE PROPERTY FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION (FFHH)
What you need to do:
What you do not need to do:
Practical tips for landlords to make a property fit for human habitation
In practical terms, this means ensuring there is a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm present in the property and all electrical installation is tested regularly. It also involves dealing with any damp or mould growth, regulating the temperature, removing the risk of exposure to hazards such as asbestos, biocides, carbon monoxide, fuel combustion products and radiation. Landlords should also ensure adequate facilities for food safety, personal and domestic hygiene, drainage, a secure water supply and lessen the risk as far as possible from fire, electrical hazards and any structural collapse or injury.
It is important that all landlords consider the above obligations which the Renting Homes Wales Act has introduced. Tenants can hold a landlord to account if these obligations are breached. It is, therefore, important to apply them practically.
If you are a landlord and need advice on your obligations under the Renting Homes Wales Act, get in touch with a member of our team for a free, no obligation conversation to see how we can help you.
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