Tag Archives: fire safety

Are you assessing fire risks properly?

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

In the aftermath of the recent tragic events in London, questions are quite rightly being asked about the fire safety of rented homes. Understandably, most of the focus has so far been on social housing; specifically the risks posed by … Continue reading →

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Keep on top of your game

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

There’s been a raft of new legislation announced recently that will affect the lettings industry, so now is probably a good time to be thinking about whether your staff are up to speed and equipped to meet the expectations of … Continue reading →

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Where do your gas and fire safety duties lie?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by

Both Gas Safety Week and Fire Door Safety Week take place between 14-20 September this year. As the date is fast approaching we thought it might be a good idea to refresh your memory about the two issues and offer … Continue reading →

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Hurry up and wait – the curious case of mandatory smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

UKALA Executive Director, Richard Price reminds agents of their existing obligations and good practice with smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and tries to make sense of recent proposals. The last Government set in motion proposals to require the installation of … Continue reading →

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