Landlords Responsibilities

Landlord Responsibilities for Roller Shutter Maintenance

Understanding Your Legal Obligations

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Understanding Your Legal Obligations

As a commercial landlord, you have a legal duty to ensure that any roller shutter doors on your property are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with UK regulations. Failure to do so could result in fines, legal action, or serious safety risks for tenants, employees, and the public.

What the Law Says About Roller Shutter Maintenance?

Under UK legislation, landlords are required to ensure that all mechanical doors and shutters are:

✔ Regularly Inspected & Maintained – The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that “doors and gates shall be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”
✔ Safe to Operate – The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires all work equipment, including roller shutters, to be properly maintained and safe to use.
✔ Compliant with Fire Safety Standards – If your building has fire-rated roller shutters, you must ensure they are maintained to British Standard BS EN 16034 to function correctly in an emergency.
✔ Electrically Safe – If the shutters are electrically operated, they must comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, ensuring all electrical components are regularly inspected.

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Who is Responsible for Maintenance – Landlord or Tenant?

Responsibility for maintaining roller shutter doors depends on the terms of the lease:

✔If you own and lease out a commercial property, you are generally responsible for ensuring all structural and external elements, including roller shutters, are well-maintained.

✔If the lease states that the tenant is responsible for maintenance, they must ensure servicing is carried out, but you still have an overarching duty to ensure compliance with safety laws.

✔In shared or multi-tenant buildings, landlords usually retain responsibility for all communal security features, including roller shutters.

How Able Cranes Can Help

At Able Cranes, we offer professional maintenance contracts for landlords to ensure compliance, safety, and peace of mind.

Our services include:

✅ Annual & Biannual Servicing – Ensuring compliance with PUWER & workplace safety laws.

✅ Emergency Repairs – 24/7 call-out service to fix faults fast.

✅ Detailed Inspection Reports – Providing proof of compliance for your records.

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How Often Should Roller Shutters Be Serviced?

✔ Minimum Requirement: It’s recommended that roller shutters be serviced at least once a year.

✔ High-Usage Shutters: If your roller shutters are used frequently (e.g., daily for a shop or warehouse), servicing should be done every 6 months.

✔ Fire-Rated Shutters: These must be inspected every 6 months to ensure compliance with fire safety laws.

The Risks of Neglecting Maintenance

Failing to maintain roller shutters can lead to:

⚠ Fines & Legal Penalties – Non-compliance with safety regulations can result in legal action.

⚠ Liability for Accidents & Injuries – Faulty shutters can cause serious harm, making landlords legally responsible.

⚠ Business Disruption – A broken shutter can prevent a tenant from operating their business, leading to financial disputes.

⚠ Increased Repair Costs – Minor faults can escalate into expensive repairs or full replacements if left unchecked.

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