Lettable standard
Lettable standard - void work
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The table below shows the new lettable standard to be undertaken whilst the property is unoccupied, also known as the 'void' period.
| Element | Task |
| Gas Service | Ensure a valid Landlords Gas Safety Record. |
| Electrical Test | Ensure a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report. |
| Electrical | Smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms to meet LD2 legislation. |
| Electrical | Repair any ‘essential’ electrical defects. |
| Electrical | Check that all fittings are securely fixed. |
| Electrical | Check all storage heaters for condition and cleanliness. |
| Electrical | Ensure that all ventilation units are operational. |
| Doors - internal | Replace any below standard glazing or fire doors. |
| Internal woodwork | Replace any badly damaged woodwork. |
| Flooring | Repair faulty floor boarding. |
| Flooring | Leave floor covering, if in good condition. |
| Stairs | Secure all loose treads or risers. |
| All Major components | If it cannot be cost effectively made serviceable they should be upgraded. |
| Bathroom | Sheltered housing with Baths (or L/A showers) to be converted to wet rooms. |
| Bathroom | If not fit for purpose - upgrade individual component. |
| Kitchens | Ensure cooker space has 620mm space. |
| Kitchens | Gas cooker - remove gas pipe, service integrated cooker and hobs. |
| Kitchens | Ensure washing machine connections are operational. |
| Walls and Ceilings | Repair any major cracks or loose plaster, and leave suitable for redecoration. |
| Walls and Ceilings | Remove any polystyrene tiles, cornice, ceiling rose and make good. |
| Walls and Ceilings | Encapsulate textured coated ceilings to current specification and guidelines. |
| Mould | If mould is minor then wash and treat. If mould is severe undertake investigation and make good. |
| Water | Drain down domestic water systems during winter months. |
| Decoration | Make good major decoration issues. |
| Driveways | Is drive on rent setting - if not advise ingoing tenant that drive is their responsibility. If yes - ensure in good condition. |
| External | Remove defective porches. |
| Roof | Remove Sky dish, brackets and cut cables. |
| Garden | Inspect house and garden for sharps and instruct safe removal. |
| Appliances | Leave all appliances – they are the tenants' responsibility. |
| Void clean | All properties to be fully cleaned prior to letting. |