The Property Condition
This section includes all our information on the following topics:
- Landlords repairing obligations
- Health and safety issues (including gas safety and information about the HHSRS)
- Energy efficiency issues (including EPCs)
There are also special rules imposing additional health and safety obligations on all HMO landlords – you will find these linked from the Shared Properties and HMO section.
Rented Property in Wales
Note that housing law has changed in Wales with effect from 1 December 2022.
See the Wales page to find out more.
Featured Video: The Things to check when buying a ‘buy to let’ property
This was our January 2019 training webinar and was delivered by Dave Princep.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Legal Cases
Read Life Stories
Video
Clean up Videos Introduction (for non members)
- Keeping records and journaling with Google Drive
- Quantum in disrepair cases
- The Cleaning Videos
- The Fire Safety Regulations with Sam Madge Wyld
- The Gas Safety Regulations with Brooke Lyne
- Training Webinars – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 with Dave Princep
- Training Webinars – Coronavirus where are we now with Paula Hebbard
- Training Webinars – Damp and Mould with Paul FitzGerald
- Training Webinars – Dave Princep on Energy Efficiency
- Training Webinars – Dr Stephen Battersby on HHSRS
- Training Webinars – Energy Efficiency for Residential Landlords – the Law
- Training Webinars – Fire Safety with Justin Bates KC
- Training Webinars – Fire Safety with Sam Madge Wyld
- Training Webinars – Radon, Asbestos and Legionella – three Silent Killers
- Training Webinars – Remediation of Dampness in Domestic Properties with Paul FitzGerald
- Training Webinars – The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – and what it means for landlords
- Training Webinars – The New Electricity Regulations – with Dave Princep
- Training Webinars – Things to check when buying a buy-to-let property
- Training Webinars – Things to check when preparing to let
- Training Webinars – Understanding your waste duty of care as a landlord – with Sarah Bradley
- Training Webinars – Update on the Governments Green Agenda on the PRS
Articles
- Energy Efficiency Minimum Standards
- Housing Fitness Standards and the HHSRS
- Landlords Obligations for Fitness for Human Habitation
- Legionella – the history, the law, and some practical guidance
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- The Housing Health and Safety Rating System – Myths and Misconceptions
Legal Kits
The Dealing with Damp Kit
The Property Inspection Kit
These are available to Business Level members only. Basic-level members can switch their membership if they want to use them.
Featured Articles
Government Guidance Documents
Energy Performance Certificates for the construction, sale and let of non-dwellingsÂ
Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home
Find more on the Government Guidance page.
Electrical safety
You will find a collection of electrical safety guides here.
