- The new Landlord regs apply to long term domestic tenants, but what applies to holiday lets? Is the frequency of inspections the same - I rather suspect that they are less onerous.

 

I carry out many Inspection and Tests every year in holiday lets. Some are wooden chalets, some small brick built cottages and some very large traditional houses. My inspection and testing is very thorough.


Fails can be due to previous developers doing up a building on the cheap or in a hurry.


Fails can be due to abuse of the installation by children or pets. Spilled liquids, flexes chewed through by pets if I am PATg. Smoke alarm batteries stolen for whatever reason.


Because the holiday lets are used by any old body anything can happen. So the installation has to be very safe and tested thoroughly.


Inadequate main bonding is sometimes found. Loose or cracked  wiring accessories. 


The job can take at least half a day if not longer.


When carrying out inspection and testing I represent the property owner and want to protect their interests.


I also want to protect the visiting guests.


I have a serious responsibility to consider ALL aspects of use and the current condition of the installation. I sometimes walk through the building imagining it being occupied, and just how safe it is. It is not a job to be rushed.


Z.

 

- The new Landlord regs apply to long term domestic tenants, but what applies to holiday lets? Is the frequency of inspections the same - I rather suspect that they are less onerous.

 

I carry out many Inspection and Tests every year in holiday lets. Some are wooden chalets, some small brick built cottages and some very large traditional houses. My inspection and testing is very thorough.


Fails can be due to previous developers doing up a building on the cheap or in a hurry.


Fails can be due to abuse of the installation by children or pets. Spilled liquids, flexes chewed through by pets if I am PATg. Smoke alarm batteries stolen for whatever reason.


Because the holiday lets are used by any old body anything can happen. So the installation has to be very safe and tested thoroughly.


Inadequate main bonding is sometimes found. Loose or cracked  wiring accessories. 


The job can take at least half a day if not longer.


When carrying out inspection and testing I represent the property owner and want to protect their interests.


I also want to protect the visiting guests.


I have a serious responsibility to consider ALL aspects of use and the current condition of the installation. I sometimes walk through the building imagining it being occupied, and just how safe it is. It is not a job to be rushed.


Z.