Document downloads - Property and safety standards
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Residential lettings tenancy health and safety checklist
Questions on the checklist cover the obligations and recommended checks required of the letting agent (landlord) with regard to fire, electrics, gas, asbestos, hazardous substances and housekeeping. If the answer to any questions is no, the action to be taken should be noted in the comments section.
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UK residential real estate agency
Published September 2017
Effective from 11 September 2017
With the increased focus on the need for ethical practice and transparency in the residential property market this RICS professional statement sets out clearly the responsibilities of residential property agents to ensure they are working to the highest ethical and professional standards.
The 5th edition of the Blue Book, UK Residential Property Standards, has been archived as it has been superseded by the 6th edition. -
Health and safety for residential property managers
Published January 2016
Effective from 1 August 2016
This guidance note sets out practical guidance around the health and safety management of most types and configurations of residential properties. It aims to assist those responsible to be able to ensure, at all times, that the properties and, if appropriate, the facility management services delivered meet all statutory obligations (note that you will need to check legal requirements in each relevant jurisdiction), as well as good practice in regard to health, safety and environmental matters.