New fire rules will damage residential lettings market
Language: English Series: RICS Press Release ; (PR167/93res) 26 August 1993(2)Publication details: (PR167/93res) 26 August 1993(2)Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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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.