Portable Appliance Testing
Electrical Installation Condition Report
Portable Appliance Testing
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a recognised way for landlords to comply with regulations to ensure the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment. This is achieved through a series of visual inspections and checks using specialist PAT testing equipment. As part of your HMO compliance you are required to carry out an annual portable appliance test.
Gas Safety
Electrical Installation Condition Report
Portable Appliance Testing
If you have gas at your property, you will be required to carry out a gas safety test by a competent, fully qualified, registered contractor. This test is required annually. For more information please click on the link below.
Electrical Installation Condition Report
Electrical Installation Condition Report
Electrical Installation Condition Report
As a landlord you have a duty to carry out an electrical installation check on your rented property and provide your tenant with a copy of an Electrical Installation Condition Report. The electrical check must be carried out by a competent, qualified electrician and is a check of the installations, fixtures and fittings. A copy of the r
As a landlord you have a duty to carry out an electrical installation check on your rented property and provide your tenant with a copy of an Electrical Installation Condition Report. The electrical check must be carried out by a competent, qualified electrician and is a check of the installations, fixtures and fittings. A copy of the report should be provided to the tenant. For more information please click on the link below
Legionella Risk Assessment
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
As a landlord you have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of your tenant by keeping the property safe and free from health hazards.
You are required as part of your landlord registration to ensure you have carried out a legionella risk assessment. For further information please click the link below.
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As a landlord you have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of your tenant by keeping the property safe and free from health hazards.
You are required as part of your landlord registration to ensure you have carried out a legionella risk assessment. For further information please click the link below.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/legionella-landlords-responsibilities.htm
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
When are EPCs needed?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required whenever a property is to be rented out or sold.
An EPC is valid for 10 years and when it expires it will need to be updated.
To check if you have a valid EPC please check the Scottish EPC Register
Smoke & Heat Detection
Energy Performance Certificate
Smoke & Heat Detection
To meet the Repairing Standards landlords must have satisfactory provision for detecting fires and for giving warning in the event of a fire or suspected fire. Prior to renting your property, you must ensure the correct detectors are in place and are interlinked. For further information please click on the link below.