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of clean fresh air significantly reduces the chances of such claims and (perhaps more importantly) provides tenant well-being. Despite the fact that most claims can be
avoided, it’s imperative that landlords take the necessary steps to ensure their properties do not lend themselves to a claim of disrepair situation.
“Despite the fact that most claims can be avoided, it is imperative that landlords take the necessary steps to ensure that their properties do not lend themselves to a claim of disrepair situation”
Condensation is mostly a problem in cold
weather – whether it's raining or dry. It appears on cold surfaces and in places where there is little air movement such as in corners, on windows, in or behind wardrobes and cupboards. Mould growth is caused by excess moisture due to condensation through, for example, cooking, showering and drying clothes indoors where there is poor ventilation. Leaking
pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floors or rain seeping in because of damage to roofs or around window frames are other causes. Improving ventilation in a house is the
process of replacing air in any space to provide high indoor air quality (i.e. to control temperature, replenish oxygen, or remove moisture, odours, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria and carbon dioxide). Better ventilation will also remove unpleasant smells and excessive moisture; introducing outside air to prevent stagnation of the internal air. In summary, the cost implications for a
no-win-no fee claim scenario from a tenant, can
leave landlords picking up hefty legal costs along the way if they are found guilty. When we compare this with some of the costs of preventative measures that can be put in place, such as good insulation and aforementioned ventilation systems, such as PVHR; it is clear that landlords are becoming sharper in their approaches to the ongoing maintenance of their properties. In February of this year eight UK Housing Associations were downgraded as a result of alleged breaches of repairing obligations and failing to meet the Homes and Communities Agencies (HCAs) value for money standard.
Nationwide Windows & Doors continues to impress with CCS
Leading new build and public sector door and window partner Nationwide Windows & Doors is pleased to once again represent the industry, in conjunction with Nottingham City Homes, with a Bronze award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Site Awards 2016. Daryl Cashmore, Operations Director at Nationwide Windows explains: “The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Site Awards are presented to construction sites of all sizes which are recognized to have raised the bar in considerate construction. Together with Nottingham City Homes, we were incredibly proud to be rewarded by CCS. That this is the fifth time we have been commended by the scheme makes the achievement special to us, in particular as one of only a few window companies to do so. The site was proven to have shown the highest levels of consideration towards the public, its workforce and the environment through adhering to the Scheme’s five-point Code of Considerate Practice: Care about Appearance, Respect the Community, Protect the Environment, Secure everyone’s Safety, Value their Workforce, and it was com- mented within the report that the site ‘was a credit to Nationwide Windows & Doors and to the site team’. We have worked closely with Nottingham City Homes for several years now from our dedicated depot in the area, so for us, this award is a fantastic demonstration of our ability to seamlessly integrate within a customer’s community.”
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www.nationwidewindows.co.uk
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