Landlords and Tenants Waste Responsibility

Posted on February 20, 2018 in Waste Solutions

When a property is rented out, the landlord needs to make sure that the tenant always disposes of the waste properly. However, when the apartment is empty, the junk left behind by the last tenants does not fall under the category of household waste. It turns into commercial waste; therefore, its disposal is the responsibility of the landlord. He needs to make sure that it is disposed in the safest and proper way possible.

Also any waste arising from the maintenance of a property, including demolition, construction and garden waste produced by a builder or contractor is the responsibility of the landlord under the regulations of most local councils.

The majority of councils will not remove this type of waste free of charge, so once a tenant has vacated a property, the landlord will become responsible for any waste or bulky items left by the tenant outside the property.

It is therefore in the best interests of a landlord to dispose of such items as quickly and efficiently as possible as pursuing the tenants for fine reimbursement can be both costly and time consuming.

There are two main options available to landlords when clearing a property for refurbishment or new tenants – skip hire or a man & van service.

Skip hire is usually the best option if you have large quantities of heavy materials such as rubble or soil to get rid of but it can be time consuming to arrange, especially if a permit is required from the council to place the skip on the road.

With televisions, fridges and freezers being the three most common items landlords need to have removed from their properties, skip hire is often not an option as these items are usually banned from skips. For a fast, efficient and hassle-free man & van service with labour included give Protech a call on 0845 604 1288.

Benefits of Hiring Professional Waste Collectors

Landlords should consider using companies that offer waste collection services. The benefits of hiring professionals include:

• Safe and proper handling of all waste materials
• Safe disposal of waste with adherence to local regulations
• Keeping hazardous wastes such as TV sets, refrigerators, etc. away from landfills and disposed of using other eco-friendly methods such as recycling

To avoid fines and prison sentences, landlords need to be serious about their responsibilities that involve waste removal. Not only do they have a duty towards their property but also the community and the environment as a whole. To make sure that all waste is removed according to regulations, the best option is to avail the services of a waste collection company. It is the best way to ensure that each item is disposed of safely and no harm is done to the environment.

Whatever approach you take to dealing with waste from renovations, building works or in-between tenancies, it is essential that you use a licensed waste carrier to deal with it quickly and legally. You can then discuss any disputes with the tenant once it is removed. This will undoubtedly save you money in the long run!

For information on our waste services please click Protech Waste Solutions.