MOT style tests for PRS properties are pitched in a
landmark report by academics at the University of York which criticises
successive governments for poor policy-making and a lack of strategy that is
failing millions of tenants. As envisaged in the review, this ‘MOT’ would
operate in a similar way to that which exists for cars: all properties let for
residential purposes would be required to undergo an annual standardised
inspection. It would bring together current requirements such as electrical and
gas safety certificates and energy efficiency reports, but also include a new
assessment according to a basic minimum standard. The ‘test’ would be conducted
by independent inspectors and would be a tax-deductible business cost for
landlords. Read more on 24housing.
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