Regulations for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms have changed
Following a recent government consultation, the regulations for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms in England have been expanded for both privately and socially rented homes. The amendments seek to increase resident safety and bring more consistency to regulations between the rental sectors.
Electrical Safety Regulations for Rental Properties (EICR's for the PRS)
Since 1 July 2020, all new private tenancies in England have needed to ensure that electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified person before the tenancy begins.