Legionella Risk Assessments: The Legal And Safety Necessity For Landlords
When it comes to the management of rental property, keeping tenants safe isn’t only good practice—it’s a requirement under law. Perhaps the most neglected but most important aspect of compliance is risk assessment legionella . In the UK, landlords and letting agents have a statutory obligation to measure and control the risk of Legionella bacteria within their buildings. This easy, though crucial, procedure keeps tenants healthy and shields landlords from expensive fines or legal repercussions. Legal Duties of Landlords Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Under the 1974 Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, landlords are statutorily required to control and assess the risk of Legionella bacteria exposure. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) clearly states that all properties, both large and small, old and new, must have a Legionella risk assessment. Not doing a risk assessment or following up on findings can cause severe illn...