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The Regulations apply nationally and specify the Mandatory Safety Standards in the design, construction and labelling of corded window furnishings. From 1 July 2011 all suppliers, which includes Landlords, must comply with the Mandatory Safety Standards in relation to any corded window covering such as Vertical Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Holland Blinds, Roman Blinds and curtains and any fitting containing cords, such as Curtain Rods and Tracks. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that the property and the products provided work effectively and safely and that the products come with instructions and safety information as required by the law. It is likely that any corded window furnishings in your property manufactured before December 2010 do not comply with The Trade Practices Mandatory Safety Standards. In our role as your Managing Agent, it is our duty of care to ensure our Landlords are informed and educated about the Regulations and advised to take steps to remove or reduce the risk of harm to Tenants and their visitors from potential injury caused by loop cord window coverings. Landlords who fail to take action may be in the line of fire of liability risk in the event of a child’s death or injury caused by a non-compliant corded window covering at a rental property. Insurance Policies vary, but most have an exclusion clause that means that the insurance company does not have to pay out for negligence claims where the Policy Owner knowingly takes no action or breaks the law relating to fixing a defect or making the premises safer. |
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