Summarise the schedule of condition
Before an AST commenced, I produced a schedule of condition to record the condition of the property. I record all features and amenities inside and outside the property, as well as any defects that were present.
Summarise croome management agreement
I prepared a summary report of Croome Management Agreement which is used to manage the common areas of Croome Court and the neighbouring residential freehold properties. I reviewed the original management agreement, all meeting minutes, and resolutions. I presented my report to my client, advising them of the appropriate processes and agreements for various aspects of the management agreement.
Summarise Upper Brompton
I advised the estate manager of the works required to a vacant house to prepare it for re-letting. I provided them a list of required works, and some suggested works. I also provided an estimated rental value and internal rate of return to assist them in their application for internal funding. Once the works had been agreed, I instructed the contractor, and ensured the property was safe for viewings
What legislation regulates the condition of rented properties?
Homes (fitness for human habitation) act 2018 - ensures rented properties are safe, healthy, and fit for human habitation, holding landlords accountable
What are some of the things that wouldn’t be acceptable under the Homes (fitness for human habitation) Act 2018?
Unsafe electrical wiring
damp, inadequate heating
What is the Housing, Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS
Risk based assessment to evaluate housing conditions
Which act covers landlords and tenants rights in relation to residential tenancies?
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Which act covers the provisions around the repairing obligations for residential properties?
Landlord and tenant act 1985
how could a schedule of condition help in a dispute at the end of a tenancy?
Shows the condition the property was in at the commencement date.
Can a landlord charge the tenant for producing a schedule of condition?
No - under the tenants fees act 2019
How frequent are EICRs required?
every 5 years
What are the timeframes for remedial works identified in an EICR?
C1 - immediate. Electrician must make it safe before leaving
C2 - urgently, as soon as possible
C3 - recommended but not required
F1 - further investigation required before certificate is valid
What are CDM regs?
Construction design management regulations
When do CDM regs apply?
In construction projects
What is a principle designer?
The contractor appointed when there are multiple contractors. In charge of the design decisions
When does a construction project become notifiable to HSE?
lasts more than 30 days AND has more than 20 people working on site at once
How did you determine the contractor for upper brompton refurb?
Compiled a schedule of works with the building surveyor, requested quotes from 3 contractors after showing them around the property, compared the quotes and instructed the most suitable contractor
What is the process of instructing a contractor?
Ensure insurance documents, obtain relevant qualifications, agree scope of works
What is a management company?
A company set up to provide management services.
The Croome management company manages the management agreement on behalf of all interested parties
Why did your client require health and safety inspections for let properties? (Bishton Lane)
To identify any hazards and mitigate risk
In the health and safety inspections, what were you looking for?
Unsecure boundaries
Damaged trees
Unsafe access
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