Still no Clarity on The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.
I sometimes manage to grab a coffee with some of our Landlords, this morning it was myself and a Landlord who has been with me for 9 years. We usually moan about the weather, government, business and lack of holidays however this morning we were wrapped up in the requirement for Carbon Monoxide testers in rental properties and he was confused on the requirements for his portfolio.For me since I set the business up there has simply been to many associations to be a member of for example ARLA, NAEA, safe agents and the Property Ombudsman this leads to a lack of clarity on representation and on legal changes for our industry. There has been widespread talk of the requirement for Carbon monoxide testing from the 1st October 2015 on all rental properties well here is some clarity on the requirement's....
The legislation is in draft form Click here to review
It clearly states in clause 4.1.11 that the requirement currently applies to properties with solid fuel burning combustion appliance this is clearly not for example gas central heating.
My guidance to my Landlord was Carbon Monoxide testers should be installed as Best practice in due course as the legislation might change, its good professional care of your property and most importantly the safety of your Tenants.
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