New fire rules will damage residential lettings market

New fire rules will damage residential lettings market - (PR167/93res) 26 August 1993(2) - RICS Press Release (PR167/93res) 26 August 1993(2) .

The RICS say that the "Fire and Furnishing Regulations" from the DTI will make letting residential property harder. The regulations place a new responsibilty on letting agents to check that all furniture in the property conform with stringent fire regulations. If an agent fails to comply it could lead to 6 months in prison and /or a £5,000 fine.


FIRE AND FURNISHING REGULATIONS
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-FIRE SAFETY
HEALTH AND SAFETY
LETTING AGENTS
RENTED ACCOMMODATION
RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS