Myriam Stacey’s property focused Q&A in the COVID-19 crisis published in Estates Gazette

Landmark’s Myriam Stacey and Emma Humphreys of Charles Russell Speechlys have produced a property-related Q&A, published on Estates Gazette.

Question

We usually undertake routine landlord inspections, repairs, etc for our properties, but are these tasks “essential” during the Covid-19 situation?

Answer 

There is a helpful government guidance note with examples of work that is likely to be considered as essential to address serious and urgent issues. Certain other tasks should continue where it is reasonable and safe to do so, eg inspecting and testing fire alarm and emergency lighting systems and complying with gas and electrical safety regulations.

To read the full article, please follow this link.