Property Health and Safety Support
Health and safety legislation for residential properties is changing all the time, becoming an increasingly important part of managing a building.
As one of the best property management companies in London and the surrounding areas (including the Home Counties), we can help you to achieve the right levels of health and safety across your individual property or property portfolio. This in turn will help ensure that you remain on the right side of legislation and keep your tenants safe and secure.
Why is Health & Safety so important?
Health and safety are a vital part of property management, and one we take seriously at K&M. There are a few reasons why landlords and property developers should take note of legislation and Acts around Health and Safety, as they are there to protect both the dwelling itself and anyone who resides or works within it.
The communal areas of your development are deemed to be ‘places of work’ and, as such, various pieces of legislation are in place to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and contractors.
The key Acts which apply to the communal areas of residential developments include the following:
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
How can K&M Property Management help?
As part of our work in residential property management, we can help provide professional inspections, and arrange with other specialists to provide assessments.
The reports are delivered in a user-friendly format, identifying the location of any risks, together with the associated risk level, as well as recommending and prioritising the appropriate remedial works.
The penalties for non-compliance can be severe, so it’s best to plan ahead and ensure you are on the right side of the law. Your property is in safe hands with K&M.
To find out more, please speak to a member of the Health & Safety team.