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Measure the temperature of the hot water. If the immersion heater has been on overnight, you should have >50 degrees c and < 60 c. Cold taps should run at < 20 c. Hotwater < 50c is a legionella risk. > 60 is a scalding risk. Cold water > 20 is a legionella risk. They're all signs that the system is either faulty or set up wrong.
When you moved in, you should have got
- The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
- An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
- PAT results (Portable Appliance Testing)
- A copy of the Legionella risk assessment
If you didn't get any of those, talk to Shelter or somebody since your landlord is failing in their legal responsibilities.
You should also have been told where you deposit is lodged (andh should check that it is). And your landlord should be [registered](https://www.landlordregistrationscotland.gov.uk/search)
And next time you move into a flat take pictures of the meters/distribution board as you move in. You want proof what the meter readings were when it becvame your responsibility. And, if somebody has connected their cannabis farm in the loft to run off your supply, you want proof that it was like that when you moved in. |
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