This is the time of year when students return to their university courses after the long summer break and whether you’re starting university for the first time or resuming your studies, understanding the importance of electrical safety in a rental property is very important.
Electrical safety in the home is incredibly important and whether your university accommodation is in halls of residence or in accommodation rented from a private landlord, it’s something you should be aware of. There’s lots of advice out there, designed to outline the responsibilities of landlords when it comes to electrical safety and the Citizens Advice Bureau is a particularly useful source of information. Things to consider include the safety of any electrical appliances supplied with a rental property and what to do if a landlord disconnects the electricity supply. Further details can be found by visiting the Citizens Advice Bureau website. www.adviceguide.org.uk
The Safer Houses website is also useful and provides lots of helpful information on the laws ensuring the safety of tenants in rental properties. Safer Houses also outlines landlords’ responsibilities for providing safe electrical installations, fire safety protection including fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and heat detectors. For further information please visit the Safer Houses website. www.saferhouses.co.uk
Here at Dalec we work with a number of landlords in Leeds and whether you are a landlord yourself, or are a student living in rented accommodation, we’d be happy to provide further advice on electrical safety. Our qualified, experienced engineers operate throughout Leeds and our quotes are always free and without obligation – why not get in touch today to find out more?
