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Introduction With Housing Disrepair and Conditions cases on the rise, and in the wake of recent high-profile incidents such as the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, it is increasingly important to recognise that mould can cause serious issues if not dealt with correctly. In our field, this involves assessing whether mould renders a property Unfit […]

In the context of residential properties undergoing full wall replastering, a common query arises: should a surveyor include the calculation and potential reboarding as part of their recommendations? This question becomes particularly relevant when dealing with external walls and the implications of Building Regulations, particularly Part L1B. Compliance with Building Regulations Under Section 11 of […]

Under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985), the landlord is obliged to keep in good repair and working order:
- the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house
- the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of water, gas, electricity, and sanitation
- any installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water

Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 sets out the universal repairing obligations for landlords of all short lease tenancy agreements (with a few exceptions), namely, to keep in repair ‘the structure and exterior of the dwelling-house’, ‘the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation’ […]

Housing disrepair can become a serious problem when a landlord fails to carry out necessary repair works. There has recently been a rise in the number of housing disrepair claims. C7 Surveyors investigates