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Lettings Agency Fined for Delayed Electrical Safety Repairs
A lettings agency has been involved in a legal case concerning overdue electrical safety work at a rental property. West Suffolk council fined Forthbrook Ltd in November last year after the agency failed to carry out works within 28 days to address 21 identified electricity safety defects, or to apply for a time extension.
This case highlights the importance for letting agents and inventory clerks to ensure that safety defects are addressed promptly and in accordance with local authority requirements.
Source: Letting Agent Today