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As a landlord, you have a responsibility to ensure that any house you let out is suitable for living in and safe. This includes the drainage, so you may consider a drainage survey to establish any problems beforehand.
Here’s how you can benefit from a drainage survey.
Tenants like to know they can trust their landlord. If you are able to prove you have gone above and beyond to ensure everything in the house is safe and functional, you will be able to attract more great tenants. Some people who are looking to rent a home can be weary when landlords can’t prove they have put the work into the house. They want to live in a house that won’t have constant problems as they are paying a lot of money every month. A drainage survey proves to everyone that views your house that you have taken the necessary steps to ensure this.
Finding any issues before a tenant moves in can help you get the work done with little inconvenience to them. You are also able to inform them of the work that has been done so that they know they are less likely to come across any problems while they are living there.
If you have completed a drainage survey before the tenant moves in, you will have proof that there were no problems beforehand. This helps you should you need to challenge who is responsible for any drain damage.
Furthermore, if a tenant notices a problem, you can get a survey completed to establish the cause so you can find out who is at fault. If the problem is general wear and tear, then it is your responsibility to repair it, but if it is something else, it may be due to the tenant’s negligence.
Do you need a drainage survey in Cornwall or Devon? Get in touch with Aqua Rod South West. We are able to complete drainage surveys and repairs on a range of commercial properties. Whether you need help with blocked drains, commercial septic tank emptying or repair, installation and maintenance, get in touch today. A member of our team will be happy to help! We also run a 24/7 emergency helpline to give you assistance around the clock. Give us a call on 01209 861099 today for more information.
Published by: David Parkes on: January 27th 2022
