Tag: landlords
All the articles with the tag "landlords".
Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12): What's Checked and When You Need One
A plain-English guide to landlord gas safety certificates in England: what the annual check covers, deadlines for tenants, the two-month renewal window, record keeping and what happens if an appliance fails.
Fire Alarm Servicing: What Landlords, Managing Agents and Businesses Need to Know
How often should a fire alarm be serviced? What a service involves, weekly tests, logbooks and battery replacement, and who's responsible in blocks, HMOs and commercial premises.
Hard Water and Limescale in London and Essex: What It Does to Showers, Appliances and Plumbing
London and Essex have some of the hardest water in the UK. How limescale blocks shower heads, wears out valves and cartridges, damages appliances and macerators, and what you can do about it.
Case Study: Deep Cleaning Mould From a Bath and Shower Area
Stained grout, mould in the corners and black seals around the bath screen. How we deep-cleaned a mouldy bath and shower area regrouted and resealed it, with before and after photos and tips to stop it coming back.
Upgrading Communal Lights to LED: 2D Fittings, Emergency Lighting and What to Check
Old 2D fluorescent lights in communal hallways and stairwells? How they can be upgraded to LED, why emergency light fittings need extra care, and what a proper upgrade involves for blocks and managing agents.
Legionella Control: Water Temperature Checks for Landlords and Businesses
What landlords and businesses need to know about Legionella: who is responsible, the hot and cold water temperatures that keep bacteria under control, how outlet temperature checks are done, and what to do if readings are out of range.
When a Radiator Needs Replacing: Rust, Leaks and Corroded Valves
Rust along the bottom of a radiator, a weeping valve or water stains on the carpet? The signs a radiator or valve has reached the end of its life, why it happens, and what a replacement involves.
Case Study: Resurfacing a Solid Oak Kitchen Worktop
Stained, dull or water-marked wooden worktops can usually be brought back rather than replaced. How we sanded back and re-oiled a solid oak kitchen worktop, and how to keep a wooden worktop looking good.