The legal standards for accessibility in residential buildings, which are primarily enforced for new constructions and major renovations.
Landlord Obligations
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Vereisten voor rook- en koolmonoxidemelders
The legal obligation for landlords to install functioning smoke detectors on every floor of a rental property, and the strong recommendation for carbon monoxide detectors.
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Balcony safety compliance refers to the legal requirement for balconies and railings to meet specific structural and safety standards.
No subsidy exists for basement waterproofing; a damp or leaking basement is a maintenance defect that the landlord is legally required to fix at their own cost.
The essential regular servicing of the central heating boiler, a legal responsibility of the landlord to ensure safety and efficiency.
Building code compliance is the landlord's duty to provide a property that meets the national technical standards for safety, health, and usability set out in the 'Bouwbesluit'.
An insurance policy that covers the physical structure of the property, which is the landlord's responsibility.
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