Legionella Guidance for Landlords

Legionella guidance for Landlords: There is a legal duty for Landlords to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria.

What is a Landlord?

A landlord is described as anyone who rents out a property (or a room within a property) which they own, under a lease or a licence that is shorter than seven years.

Legionella Guidance for Landlords

As a landlord, it is your responsibility and legal obligation to have a legionella risk assessment carried out any property you are in control of (source: HSE).

A Legionella risk assessment survey is a systematic examination of the potential risks presented by engineered water systems, and seeks to identify and assess the risks of exposure to Legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems.

“All water systems require a risk assessment.  A simple risk assessment may show that there are no real risks from legionella, but if there are, implementing appropriate measures will prevent or control these risks.  The law requires simple, proportionate and practical actions to be taken, including identifying and assessing sources of risk, managing the risk, preventing or controlling the risk; and periodically checking that any control measures are effective”. (Source: HSE 2.140)

What is Legionella?

Legionella bacteria is a waterborne pathogen. The bacteria multiply where temperatures are between 20-45°C and nutrients are available. The bacteria are dormant below 20°C and do not survive above 60°C.

An improperly maintained water system can lead to a build-up of rust, biofilms and other foreign materials with in the water, as well as stagnated water.  This provides a perfect environment for legionella bacteria to grow and multiply (read more)

Landlord Legionella Risk Assessment

Cleartech carry out a bespoke landlord legionella risk assessment.

Contact us today for further information on Legionella guidance for landlords, or to inquire about our landlord Legionella risk assessment.

Cleartech is a member of the Legionella Control Association (LCA), and has a highly trained and competent team of City & Guilds qualified L8 Risk Assessors, water treatment engineers and technicians, we deliver L8 Compliance services to meet clients’ needs, on a local and national basis.

For more information on Legionella guidance for Landlords, or for a quote, contact Cleartech today by calling 01698 682000, sending an email to [email protected] or submitting a contact form via our website.