Legislative Acts - Managing & Lettings Agents and Landlords

Are you a landlord or a letting agent who manages a rental property in the UK? Then it's important that you understand that you have a legal responsibility to ensure that the risk of exposure to legionella within your premises is property controlled. This means that you must assess the risk from exposure to legionella to your tenants by implementing the correct control measures. Legionnaires Disease is a potential fatal form of pneumonia and it can affect everyone. However, vulnerable people including the elderly and those with impaired immune systems are at higher risk. This is why controlling the risk of exposure to legionella in residential buildings, including retirement flats, is crucial.

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

Carrying Out a Risk Assessment   

Many landlords and letting agents don't relish the task when they realise that they must undertake a risk assessment for their properties. However, AquaB is on hand to provide you with their expert help. The company have licensed operators that specialise in the control of legionella in domestic properties throughout the UK. AquaB is already working with hundreds of landlords and letting agents to help them comply with their responsibilities and is always looking to expand its client base. To learn more about the company, visit the website today.