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Renfrewshire Council Annual Report 2008 - 2009 Advice for Landlords of furnished rented accommodation
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The General Product Safety Regulations (2005) require that goods supplied to consumers in the course of a business are not dangerous.
As a landlord, the supply of goods in your rented accommodation is considered to be a hire and, as such, all the goods are covered by the above regulations.
As a landlord, the supply of goods in your rented accommodation is considered to be a hire and, as such, all the goods are covered by the above regulations.
Certain high risk consumer goods, including electrical equipment and attached plugs, upholstered furniture and gas cooking appliances are covered by product-specific safety regulations.
If you are a landlord, or are considering becoming a landlord, please read the following pages for further advice:
- Safety of electrical appliances supplied in rented accommodation
- Safety of non electrical goods supplied in rented accommodation
Contact information
- email: ts.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk
- phone: 0141 840 3184 (select option 2)
- call in or write to us at:
- Renfrewshire Council
Environmental Services
Trading Standards
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1BR
