I'm aware I'm supposed to have a BER, just don't see the point of the expense for zero benefit to anybody.
I'm aware I'm supposed to have a BER, just don't see the point of the expense for zero benefit to anybody.
Apart from "it being the law", I don't get your point regarding zero benefit? The BER cert gives a good idea on what to expect in terms of energy usage and heating.
I would not rent anything below C for example, because it is likely to be cold and painful to heat.
Apart from "it being the law", I don't get your point regarding zero benefit? The BER cert gives a good idea on what to expect in terms of energy usage and heating.
I would not rent anything below C for example, because it is likely to be cold and painful to heat.
http://www.thejournal.ie/landlord-refused-hap-wrc-4242635-Sep2018/
Im somewhat under censure at the moment so will make only one comment on this article.
Its a pretty despicable case from the report and is illustrative of the type of landlord that should not be in the business in my opinion.
It gives good landlords a bad name, but unfortunately instances similar to this occur far too regularly.
I agree its nasty alright but I am becoming concerned with the developments in the rental sector.
Landlords are being forced to adhere to HAP standards which in my eyes are too high. At the end of the day the property is mine to do with as I please. My properties exceed the min standards for rental but fall below the HAP standards (for insulation purposes and windows etc).
I don't accept the Govt's interference in the rental sector. As a landlord I am left with all of the risk and if the HAP tenants stops paying the HAP people wont even tell you.
Too high? I've seen the inspection from the council re HAP, it literally checks that bedrooms have windows, there are vents and the building isn;t actually falling down or running with damp. The standards are incredibly low if anything, absolute minimum required.
Too high? I've seen the inspection from the council re HAP, it literally checks that bedrooms have windows, there are vents and the building isn;t actually falling down or running with damp. The standards are incredibly low if anything, absolute minimum required.
I thought HAP had different standards.
HAP inspections go beyond the minimum housing standards in that they also check the condition of all furniture, fixtures & fittings and finishes such as tiling or painting.
Mine certainly did not, and the council inspector made a point of saying he was not interested in anything like that.