Although seasonal changes can be a breath of fresh air, they also carry a variety of risks for landlords and building managers, posing the potential for liability disputes. Legislation such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act of 2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 hold you accountable for maintaining a safe property.
If you think that autumn and winter only carry the usual slips and trips risks, think again. It is important to understand and prepare for seasonal risks—like package and post theft due to festive season online shopping, and fire hazards from fairy lights—by implementing proper risk management techniques.
This Property Management Risk Insights article discusses the seasonal issues presented by autumn and winter, and explains how you can reduce your exposure to risk.
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