{"id":10618,"date":"2019-09-10T09:51:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T08:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eltaecodev.wpengine.com\/?p=10618"},"modified":"2024-01-29T09:14:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:14:12","slug":"homes-act-is-your-property-compliant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltauk.com\/blog\/homes-act-is-your-property-compliant\/","title":{"rendered":"Homes Act: Is your Property Compliant"},"content":{"rendered":"

The heavily publicised Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018<\/a> seeks to give more control to tenants, helping to ensure that properties are safe and suitable for residential use. For landlords, this means it\u2019s more important than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest changes to rules and regulations, to keep their tenants happy and their properties compliant. Here are the three top things that landlords should know to make sure they stay compliant:<\/p>\n

Know the signs<\/strong><\/p>\n

It will come as no surprise that damp and condensation are causing major problems in rented housing across the UK. Being as vigilant as possible is key, whether it\u2019s noticing a damp and musty smell, mould or mildew on walls, or those all-too-common water droplets on windows. The link between these issues and poor ventilation is well known, so if you spot these signs, act quickly by seeking the advice of a qualified and experienced ventilation professional.<\/p>\n

By understanding the underlying causes of condensation and damp, you\u2019ll be able to assess whether a new ventilation strategy is needed, or if tenant behaviour is the biggest factor. For example, it can be exacerbated by certain actions, such as drying clothes indoors or close to radiators.<\/p>\n

Know the consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n

While manufacturers can help to demystify the new standards, it\u2019s actually designers, installers and building owners which have a responsibility under current Building Regulations to ensure compliance<\/p>\n

The new Homes Act gives tenants much greater power to take action over landlords if properties aren\u2019t suitable for safe and healthy living. For instance, if a rented property is deemed unfit, the court can enforce compulsory improvement to the home. In some cases, this might even result in compensation being given to the tenant.<\/p>\n

Know the solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n

While getting to grips with any new piece of legislation is no small feat, the Homes Act is key to making sure rented properties are safe and comfortable for tenants. Once landlords understand this piece of legislation and Building Regulations covering ventilation, it\u2019s much easier to know who to approach for guidance.<\/p>\n

It will also help to ensure the products specified are compliant, so you can rest easy knowing you\u2019ve fulfilled your obligations. To help navigate these changes and the potential solutions, we\u2019ve developed a CPD accredited training course<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The heavily publicised Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 seeks to give more control to tenants, helping to ensure that properties are safe and suitable for residential use. For landlords, this means it\u2019s more important than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest changes to rules and regulations, to keep their tenants happy and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7723,"featured_media":10707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[109,125],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indoor-air-quality","category-condensation-control"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHomes Act: Is your Property Compliant | Elta<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Three ways for landlords to make sure they\u2019re not caught out by the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. 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