What's the absolute minimum I need to do legally for gas safety certificates, electrical checks (EICR), and smoke/CO alarms in a new buy-to-let apartment in England, before tenants move in?
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Landlords in England must provide gas safety certificates, satisfactory EICR reports, and correctly installed smoke and CO alarms before new tenants move in. These are legal minimums for tenant safety.
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