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Affinity Lettings & Property Management in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and Surrounding Areas

Lloris can often be found on full alert by the office front door 'vetting' our clients... or possibly snoozing, but rest assured he is a good judge of character. _*Don't be alarmed; if you don't like dogs he has his own office to retire to whilst you are visiting with us*_

Lloris the French Bulldog, Office Pet & Head of Security

Stephanie has found her perfect role here at Affinity whereby she gets to combine both her years of property management experience alongside her nurturing skills and regularly visits our managed properties to promote good household upkeep and check that all is well. Often seen as the agony aunt ,…

Stephanie Campbell, Property Care & Inventory Co-Ordinator

Aaron joins the team with 25+ years experience in facilities site/building management. Having previously covered the whole of the UK there is little Aaron hasn't seen when it comes to the needs of maintaining buildings both large and small. Out and about on site for the large part of…

Aaron Limbert, Maintenance Surveyor

We look to be inclusive to all of our tenants and landlords and good communication is at the heart of this. We are fortunate to have a qualified BSL Interpreter, who can provide fluent communication for the deaf community. We understand that for 90,000 deaf people, BSL is the first…

Michelle Parry, BSL Interpreter (NRCPD 1023428)

Matching the right people with the right property is Sarah's forte. Having worked in the industry for 15+ years there is little Sarah cannot navigate her way through when it comes to property and people management. Our true peace keeper; Sarah shines when it comes to negotiating for…

Sarah Massey, Operations Manager

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SMOKE ALARMS ARE TOP HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE NOT ADDRESSED BY LANDLORDS

Thursday 9th May 2019

Missing and broken smoke detector are the top health and safety issue that landlords in Britain are failing to address, according to new research into the most common hazards being missed within their rental properties.
In research carried out by combined lettings inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart during 60,000 property inspections in the private rented sector found that 40% of all health and safety assessments flagged either a missing or non-functional smoke detector.
The study also found that 26% of assessments noted a danger of falling on stairs, between or on separate levels of a house while electrical issues accounted for 11% of all hazards flagged during health and safety assessments.
Some 7% of assessments found a lack of a working carbon monoxide detector, damp and mould were flagged as a risk in 4% of properties and uncovered ponds or swimming pools posed a hazard in 2% of all properties.
It also shows that the threat of structural collapse or falling elements was an issue in 2% of all properties while fire hazards were just 1%, excess cold 0.6% and domestic hygiene also 0.6%.
'While many landlords are providing up to scratch accommodation, it's really quite worrying that we're seeing so many fail to address some of the most serious hazards in the home,' said Jonathan Senior, founder of VeriSmart, Jonathan Senior.
'The lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the danger of falling on stairs ranking as high as they do is particularly worrying. These are classed as category one hazards and so there is no excuse to have them present in a rental property,' he explained.
He pointed out that with the introduction of the Fitness for Human Habitation Act in place since the 20th March this year, along with many additional changes in legislation, landlords and their agents are now more at risk of being sued by tenants for breach of contract for unfit properties.
'It is therefore more vital than ever that landlords ensure their properties meet the required minimum health and safety standards,' he added.