We have a new tenant in a studio apartment which has a two burner hob and a microwave. The tenant apparently didn't notice that there was no oven before signing up, and has now it seems been told by the Dept of Building and Housing that a facility to grill and bake is a legal requirement.
Before I investigate further, is anyone else aware of such a requirement? And if so, would it be a DBH issue or a local authority type issue?
I should add that the kitchenette was designed and installed by Kitchen Studio, who specifically assured me at the time an oven is not required, but I don't have chapter and verse for that.
Regardless of the legalities (if any) we will probably get the tenant the cheapest possible benchtop oven.
Before I investigate further, is anyone else aware of such a requirement? And if so, would it be a DBH issue or a local authority type issue?
I should add that the kitchenette was designed and installed by Kitchen Studio, who specifically assured me at the time an oven is not required, but I don't have chapter and verse for that.
Regardless of the legalities (if any) we will probably get the tenant the cheapest possible benchtop oven.
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