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Legionella Risk Assessment
Helping Landlords Manage Legionella Risks Safely
As a landlord, you have a legal duty to ensure your rental property is safe for your tenants. While Legionella bacteria are relatively uncommon in domestic properties, landlords are expected to assess and manage the risk where appropriate.
At Yes Properties, we can arrange professional Legionella Risk Assessments through qualified assessors, helping you understand any potential risks and recommending practical steps to reduce them.
Whether you own a single buy-to-let property or manage a larger portfolio, a Legionella Risk Assessment demonstrates good property management and helps you meet your legal responsibilities.
What Is Legionella?
Legionella is a naturally occurring bacteria that can grow in water systems if conditions allow, particularly where water becomes stagnant or is stored between approximately 20°C and 45°C.
If contaminated water is dispersed into the air as fine droplets and inhaled, it can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially serious form of pneumonia.
Although the risk within most residential properties is generally considered low, landlords should still assess the risk and take sensible precautions where necessary.
Do Landlords Need a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Landlords have responsibilities under health and safety legislation to assess potential risks from Legionella within their rental properties.
In many domestic properties, the assessment may identify only a low level of risk, but carrying out and recording the assessment demonstrates that reasonable steps have been taken to protect tenants.
What Does a Legionella Risk Assessment Include?
A typical assessment may include:
✅ Inspection of the property’s water system
✅ Identification of hot and cold water outlets
✅ Review of stored water tanks and cylinders
✅ Assessment of water temperatures
✅ Identification of stagnant or unused pipework
✅ Review of shower heads and taps
✅ Identification of potential bacterial growth risks
✅ Practical recommendations
✅ Written assessment report
Why Is It Important?
A professional Legionella Risk Assessment helps landlords:
✔ Meet their legal responsibilities
✔ Protect tenant health
✔ Identify potential risks early
✔ Reduce the likelihood of stagnant water
✔ Maintain good property management standards
✔ Demonstrate due diligence
Our Legionella Assessment Process
Common Risk Factors
A property may have an increased risk where there is:
- Little-used taps or showers
- Empty properties for extended periods
- Stored water tanks
- Dead-leg pipework
- Poor water circulation
- Infrequently used guest bathrooms
- Inadequate hot water temperatures
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Legionella Risk Assessment a legal requirement?
Landlords have a legal responsibility to assess and control risks from Legionella where appropriate. In many residential properties, the assessment identifies only a low level of risk, but carrying out an assessment helps demonstrate compliance with your duties.
How often should it be reviewed?
The assessment should be reviewed if there are significant changes to the property’s water system, if the property has been vacant for an extended period, or where circumstances affecting the level of risk change.
Will I receive a report?
Yes.
Following the inspection, you’ll receive a written report detailing the findings together with any recommendations where appropriate.
Can Yes Properties arrange the assessment?
Absolutely.
We work with qualified professionals who can carry out Legionella Risk Assessments on behalf of landlords.
Why Choose Yes Properties?
We make arranging property compliance straightforward.
Our experienced team can organise your Legionella Risk Assessment alongside many other landlord compliance services, helping you save time while keeping your property professionally managed.
Book Your Legionella Risk Assessment Today
Protect your tenants, safeguard your investment and demonstrate good property management by arranging a professional Legionella Risk Assessment.
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