“We have seen cases where tenants have left their
home in a poor state... ”
And, it’s worth bearing in mind that one problem, with, for example, the ceiling, could create other, additional problems, such as:
• excess cold - because of increased heat loss
• fire - by allowing fire and smoke to spread to other parts of the home
• lead - from old paint domestic hygiene, pests and refuse - by providing access and breeding places for pests, which are a source of infections
• noise - because of an increased passage of sound between rooms.
The onus isn’t solely on landlords and agents to ensure their rental accommodation is up to scratch.
Environmental Health recognises that tenants also have responsibilities. Director of Environmental Health, Stewart Petrie said: “We work with both landlords and tenants, and clearly, if a home is well insulated and at a decent standard, but the tenant doesn’t ventilate it properly, it’ll become prone to condensation and mould. That’s not the landlord's fault – and will need addressing by the tenant. We can help, by providing advice and guidance about
how to get it right. “However, we’d also remind landlords that they should protect their assets by checking properties regularly – at least annually. We have seen cases where tenants have left their home in a poor state, but the landlord hasn’t visited the property for several years.”
Landlords and tenants can find out more about minimum standards and Rent Safe on
gov.je at
www.gov.je/rentsafe
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