Change of Tenant
A landlords checklist on a change of tenant can be helpful in documenting safety checks and is a good aid for audit purposes. Property owners must provide proof that their properties have been properly maintained to the licensing authorities specification.
It Won’t Happen to Me
I hear the comment of “It won’t happen to me” but believe me it only takes an incident where a ex tenant or a Police /Fire officer report to the Council. That’s when Due Diligence kicks in and they order to see any and all current and past maintenance records.
Frequent Questions & Answers
Officials and regulators require proof that checks are being done and more importantly logged. So, a landlords checklist for a change of tenant procedures can help prevent any future issues and save on time and money.
Various safety checks that you as a landlord can easily do and log. AEW has developed a landlords checklist for a change of tenant where you can download here.
So, what does the checklist consist of ? .
Below is a detailed list of safety checks Q&A.
Detectors operation and status
By pushing the test button on one you confirm the other fire alarms activate.
Logging the expiry replacement date shows you are highlighting when they need to be replaced. It also helps to know when they need replaced.
Recording the battery replacement proves you are maintaining them. Landlords find it frustrating they have to pay a third party for this task to be done.
Detector operation and status
By pushing the test button on one you confirm the unit is working.
The CO2 sensors either indicate an expiry or require replacement on specified dates.
Recording the battery replacement proves you are maintaining them.
Consumer Unit RCD tests
Testing these quarterly helps stop the mechanism sticking. On a 5 yearly EICR RCD’s get a full operational check.
Legionella checks
With a simple British Standard thermometer and the stopwatch on your phone you can ensure the hot & cold water outlets are at the right temperature.
This is also a good time to remove the shower head and hose and place them in a bucket with a bleach solution to stop any harmful bacterial build up.