4 May Spotlight On – New Laws for Landlords, Smoke Detectors Smoke Detectors – Health & Safety and Fire Safety in Housing New laws coming into effect in October 2015 will require landlords to install working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties, under measures announced by the Housing Minister (Brandon Lewis) in March 2015. It is claimed that this will help prevent up … Read More
29 November Landlords Fire Safety Landlords Fire Safety – What do I need to do? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the FSO) brought the common parts of blocks of flats within the scope of mainstream fire safety legislation for the first time. The FSO imposes duties on persons who may include freeholders, landlords, managing agents and contractors who … Read More