Comprehensive Landlord Compliance Services in Edinburgh
Stay legal, stay secure. All the certificates and inspections your Edinburgh rental property needs, delivered by qualified professionals.
Why Compliance Matters
As a landlord in Edinburgh, navigating the complex landscape of property regulations is crucial. Non-compliance can result in significant fines, invalidate your insurance, and even lead to criminal charges in serious cases.
TotalTenantCare simplifies the process with expert services covering all mandatory certifications and inspections required by Scottish law, delivered by certified professionals across Edinburgh.
Essential Compliance Services
These core services are legally required for most rental properties in Edinburgh:
Gas Safety Certificates (CP12)
Annual gas safety checks are a legal requirement for all landlords. Our Gas Safe registered engineers will inspect all gas appliances, pipework, and flues.
Certificate: CP12
Validity: 12 months
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Mandatory electrical safety checks for rental properties. Our certified electricians will assess the safety of your electrical installations and provide a detailed report.
Certificate: EICR
Validity: 5 years (or change of tenancy)
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
Legally required assessment of your property's energy efficiency. Properties must have a minimum rating of E for new tenancies.
Certificate: EPC
Validity: 10 years
Asbestos Management Surveys
Thorough inspection to identify and assess the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in your property. Essential for buildings constructed before 2000.
Certificate: Asbestos Management Survey
Validity: Re-inspection recommended every 6-12 months for identified ACMs
Additional Compliance Services
Depending on your property type and requirements, you may also need these specialized services:
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Testing of movable electrical appliances to ensure they are safe for tenant use. Essential for furnished properties.
Certificate: PAT
Validity: 12-24 months depending on appliance type
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation & Testing
Installation and certification of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, required on all floors of rental properties.
Certificate: Alarm Certificate
Validity: Testing required at the start of each tenancy
Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Comprehensive assessment of fire risks in your property, mandatory for HMOs and buildings with common areas.
Certificate: FRA
Validity: Review regularly, particularly after any building changes
Legionella Risk Assessments
Assessment of water systems to identify and mitigate risks of Legionella bacteria, which can cause serious respiratory diseases.
Certificate: Legionella Risk Assessment
Validity: 2 years (recommended)
Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys
Intrusive survey required before any refurbishment work in buildings constructed before 2000. Identifies all asbestos materials that could be disturbed during planned works.
Certificate: Asbestos Refurbishment Survey
Validity: Valid for the specific refurbishment project only
Asbestos Demolition Surveys
Comprehensive, fully intrusive survey required before demolition of any building constructed before 2000. Locates all asbestos materials throughout the structure.
Certificate: Asbestos Demolition Survey
Validity: Valid for the specific demolition project only
Asbestos Re-inspection Surveys
Regular assessments of previously identified asbestos-containing materials to monitor their condition and update the asbestos management plan.
Certificate: Asbestos Re-inspection Survey
Validity: 6-12 months depending on material condition
Inventory Reports (Check-in / Check-out)
Detailed documentation of property condition and contents at the beginning and end of tenancies, helping to prevent deposit disputes.
Certificate: Inventory Report
Validity: Valid for the specific tenancy period
Specialist Asbestos Services
Properties built before 2000 may contain asbestos materials. As a landlord, you have a legal duty to manage this risk.
When do you need an asbestos survey?
- •If your property was built before 2000
- •Before any refurbishment or demolition work
- •When purchasing a new rental property
- •For common areas in blocks of flats or HMOs
- •If you suspect materials containing asbestos are present
Comprehensive Asbestos Management Solutions
Our complete asbestos services include surveys, management, and safe removal across Edinburgh. From initial assessment to full removal and clearance certification, we provide end-to-end asbestos solutions.
Asbestos Surveys
Take the stress out of landlord compliance
Our expert team covers all Edinburgh areas and can help ensure your property meets all legal requirements.
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