We all appreciate the reasons the latest national lockdown has been imposed, and at Stones Residential, your safety is a priority. We also know that many landlords and tenants have concerns about their rental property, and want to ensure they remain safe during these challenging times.
Landlords should note that The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 comes into effect for all existing tenancies from 1st April 2021.
With the national lockdown in place, it is understandable if tenants feel uncomfortable in allowing electricians into their home. Also, there is currently a shortage of electricians in relating to the demand for their services, largely down to the need to have rental properties checked before April.
You also need to consider that many of the properties being checked will need electrical work and improvements carried out. This creates further demand on electricians, it places them under greater pressure, and it leads to more delays in rental properties being checked.
When you consider all these aspects, it is no surprise there are growing concerns as to whether most rental properties will meet the new conditions coming into force in April.
We are here to help manage your rental property
At Stones Residential, we know how challenging it has been to liaise with tenants and review properties. In our own attempts to carry out general inspections, we know a high proportion of tenants are unwilling to allow professionals into their home unless it is absolutely necessary.
If there is an issue surrounding a broken boiler, which hampers the quality of life, most tenants will allow professionals into their property. However, for more general work or reviews, there is a degree of opposition, and we understand this.
Over the past year, we have developed skills and experience in resolving some of the issues which have arisen because of lockdown. We have also worked tirelessly to offer a safe standard of service to all our clients.
We have developed safe working practices
This experience has enabled us to develop working practices that ensure we can enter, review and manage properties safely. We liaise with tenants, while following the recommended guidelines, and we are pleased to say we have the resources and the logistical processes to manage rental property.
If you are a landlord and you have any concerns about your rental property not complying with regulations from the 1st of April 2021, please get in touch. We appreciate this is a pressing matter for many local landlords, and we are here to assist you as best we can.
Whatever your circumstances are, or what move you would like to make next; we are here for you. Stones Residential prides itself on offering the best standard of service to our clients, and we work hard to help you achieve your property goals. If you would like to arrange an appointment or get more details on how we can help you sell your property, contact us today online or by calling us on 020 8954 0045.
