Landlords Legionella and the Law

When you're a landlord, you have certain legal obligations that you must fulfil. One of these obligations is to protect your tenants against the risk of contracting Legionnaires Disease. All landlords and letting agents who are in control of a rented property are required by the HSE to carry out a risk assessment in order to identify risks posed to the threat of legionella bacteria. It's important to note that the carrying out of a legionella risk assessment isn't optional, it is in fact a mandatory requirement.  Failure to comply could land you in hot water with the HSE especially if related illness was to occur.  Act now to make sure that you're complying with the law.

The full extent of legislative requirements and guidance in relation to all legionella control is set out in the following documents:

 

·       The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

·       The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

·       The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and amendments

·       HSE ACoP L8 Legionnaires’ disease - The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems

·       HSE HSG 274 Parts 1 to 2 inclusive – The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water systems

Where Do I Start?

When you instruct the services of a specialist company to help you identify and control legionella bacteria, it can put your mind at rest knowing that you're complying with your legal obligations. The UK's premier organisation specialising in the control of legionella bacteria in residential properties is AquaB. The company has helped hundreds of landlords and letting agents to ensure that sources for  legionella bacteria growth within their properties are identified and assessed accordingly. To learn more about this specialist company visit the website or to speak to one of the experienced and knowledgeable team don't hesitate to call 0800 035 8385.