health and safety Archives

Health and Safety fire regulations vs insurance cover?

30th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 5

Whilst most insurance companies stipulate that the final exit from communal areas must be protected by a mortice type lock...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 2 months ago | 15

Landlords could face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for each hazard found in a property and a £40,000 civil penalty for...

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Most landlords understand public liability, but fewer appreciate when the law requires employers’ liability (EL). If you directly employ anyone...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A council with more than 800 fire safety checks outstanding and which failed to track damp and mould cases has...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The Housing Ombudsman has published a challenging picture of social housing complaints with a 323% increase in severe maladministration findings...

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd April 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I am in favour of new regulations which could help to save lives but I don’t understand why only the...