Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.
Faulty electric supply fires rise despite tighter landlord safety rules
Landlord Today reports that fires linked to faulty electric supply have soared, despite improvements in landlord safety in recent years.
The report notes that landlord regulations have been tightened in recent years, yet the rise in these fires points to an ongoing area of concern for the private rented sector.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the report is a reminder of the importance of electrical safety in rented properties. Full details, including any figures behind the reported rise, are available in the original Landlord Today article.
Source: Landlord Today