Two-thirds of Landlords unaware of digital TV requirements

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by Kay Murchie

The Digital TV switchover is set to be complete in the UK between 2008 and 2012, but research from the National Landlords Association (NLA) has established that two-thirds of landlords are unaware of the actions they need to take in order to implement the change.

David Salusbury of the NLA said they are concerned by these figures. Any landlord who rents out a property which depends on a communal television system must ensure that the necessary steps are taken to make the switch to digital. They have a legal responsibility to provide basic services to their tenants and digital television comes under this remit.

Figures from the NLA also showed that of the third of landlords who were aware of their requirements, only 52% had already taken the necessary steps to ensure the change was implemented successfully.

Letting properties professionally is a serious responsibility. With so many legal obligations to the tenant, the business of letting can be a minefield of regulation. The NLA provides advice on a wide range of issues affecting the independent landlord. This advice is available to NLA members on our website, in our journal, UK Landlord, through our advice line, and e-newsletter concluded Mr Salusbury.