Any way to idiot proof my plumbing?
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I’d say just make sure any safety devices such as toilet float valves, pressure relief valves and overflows are working and in good condition.
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Two sorts of Landlords I dealt with.
One who guts the house and puts it all back in to a good standard for a sound investment and for the comfort of their Tennants.
Or the one that buys a hose and moves people in without doing much for a quick buck.
Then suffers constant problems and costs with failing plumbing and electrical call outs
One who guts the house and puts it all back in to a good standard for a sound investment and for the comfort of their Tennants.
Or the one that buys a hose and moves people in without doing much for a quick buck.
Then suffers constant problems and costs with failing plumbing and electrical call outs
Keep the heating controls simple and avoid hi-tech items. Otherwise you may find that you get calls from the tenant saying there's something wrong with the heating when there isn't, they just don't know how to operate it properly. 
You mention plumbing specifically, but the same applies to anything you will be providing. (washing machine / oven etc.,)
You mention plumbing specifically, but the same applies to anything you will be providing. (washing machine / oven etc.,)
worth having a good look at all the rules for renting, lots changed recently and also due to change in the future
www.gov.uk
EPC rating now and in the future - although the bill may not go through - but i know they where talking band C by 2025
anyway - just a FYI, but i'm sure you are aware of all the rules and regulations / capital gains tax etc on renting now
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Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
anyway - just a FYI, but i'm sure you are aware of all the rules and regulations / capital gains tax etc on renting now
What will happen to landlords with low EPC ratings?
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New EPC Regulations for Landlords in 2025 | Bluedrop Insurance
We look at the government proposed new EPC regulations that will change the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, it's planned to take effect in 2025.
www.bluedropservices.co.uk
worth having a good look at all the rules for renting, lots changed recently and also due to change in the future
EPC rating now and in the future - although the bill may not go through - but i know they where talking band C by 2025Renting out your property
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
anyway - just a FYI, but i'm sure you are aware of all the rules and regulations / capital gains tax etc on renting now
What will happen to landlords with low EPC ratings?
New EPC Regulations for Landlords in 2025 | Bluedrop Insurance
We look at the government proposed new EPC regulations that will change the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, it's planned to take effect in 2025.www.bluedropservices.co.uk
- check your tenant has the right to rent your property if it’s in England.
I'm not an immigration officer and don't get paid to check people's immigration status.
Then how would I know if someone has shown me a fake passport???
I would suggest making sure all pipes are properly lagged, boxed in where they are exposed, all outlets have an independent means to isolate them, (i.e. in-line isolators rather than just the main stopcock), any boilers have up to date service records, any leaks/drips/noisy ball valves are repaired/replaced, all sink/bath/shower traps are clean and free flowing and all hot water outlets are either clearly marked with warning symbols denoting 'Hot Water!', or that any mixers are set to the correct setting so no body can scald themselves.
I know it should be common sense to test the temperature before plunging in but, by law, you have to make sure all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure vulnerable/young/disabled etc people are not put at any foreseeable risk of harm.
It may be a good idea to do a full risk assessment, and rectified works carried out, before handing over to your first tenant. You keep the original sheet and give them a copy for their records. Then if they have a complaint and try to say it has been like that since they moved in, you can refer to your document to see if they are correct. A good tenant will tell you about a problem/potential problem as soon as it happens. That way you can go and assess the risk of it getting worse and rectify it when necessary.
I know it should be common sense to test the temperature before plunging in but, by law, you have to make sure all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure vulnerable/young/disabled etc people are not put at any foreseeable risk of harm.
It may be a good idea to do a full risk assessment, and rectified works carried out, before handing over to your first tenant. You keep the original sheet and give them a copy for their records. Then if they have a complaint and try to say it has been like that since they moved in, you can refer to your document to see if they are correct. A good tenant will tell you about a problem/potential problem as soon as it happens. That way you can go and assess the risk of it getting worse and rectify it when necessary.
Nothing is idiot proof, an idiot will always find a way to screw things up!
I would say fit a lever valve on the incoming water mains with a sign saying 'WATER MAINS'.
If you are mangering the property then give your mobile phone number to call in an emergency, or during office hours.
Andy
If you are mangering the property then give your mobile phone number to call in an emergency, or during office hours.
Andy
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