Students Warned About Unsafe Houses...
AS STUDENTS prepare for the New Year househunting season, the Residential Landlords Association has issued a warning to check houses for the Big Three safety hazards.
"Watch out for dodgy gas appliances and electricity wiring, and damp," says chairman of the RLA, Chris Town. "These are the main sources of safety hazards in the older-style properties that tend to be let for student accommodation.
The top three safety tips are:
1. Make sure you see the Gas Safety Certificate. If there isn't one, don't move in. Defective gas appliances can kill.
2. Be wary of unsafe-looking electrical wiring. Most key domestic electrical jobs now have to be inspected and approved by the local authority so, if things look suspect, ask to see an electrical certificate. The Residential Landlords Association recommends a full test every 10 years and many landlords consider it good practice every five years, so if in doubt, stand your ground.
3. Don't even consider a property that appears to have damp. Damp can cause all sorts of health hazards.
The RLA offers a further eight-point guide to successful house-hunting which can be found at the Camberidge Evening News Property Website.
"Watch out for dodgy gas appliances and electricity wiring, and damp," says chairman of the RLA, Chris Town. "These are the main sources of safety hazards in the older-style properties that tend to be let for student accommodation.
The top three safety tips are:
1. Make sure you see the Gas Safety Certificate. If there isn't one, don't move in. Defective gas appliances can kill.
2. Be wary of unsafe-looking electrical wiring. Most key domestic electrical jobs now have to be inspected and approved by the local authority so, if things look suspect, ask to see an electrical certificate. The Residential Landlords Association recommends a full test every 10 years and many landlords consider it good practice every five years, so if in doubt, stand your ground.
3. Don't even consider a property that appears to have damp. Damp can cause all sorts of health hazards.
The RLA offers a further eight-point guide to successful house-hunting which can be found at the Camberidge Evening News Property Website.
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