Whether you’re a private student landlord or a university estate running hall facilities for your students, finding the ideal solution for a high-wear appliance such as a shower that can withstand the pressure of student use while providing comfort can be a demanding task. However, you might be surprised by how shower pods make the grade in the academic space.
Hygiene
Hygiene is often a challenge when tenants are not used to doing their own cleaning. This can be a problem, especially as shower cleanliness is a legal requirement. As such, it is crucial to keep everything as simple and easy as possible. In the case of showers, it is helpful if their smooth, seam-free surfaces can simply be wiped down with a sponge, which is exactly what a shower pod offers. In addition, the leakproof design of shower pods can prevent floods, reducing the risk of complex clean-ups. As an additional benefit, shower pods are silicone-free, further reducing the risk of mould.
Health and Safety Compliance
Landlords have a legal duty of care to their student tenants. As such the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is the main piece of legislation. However, as Landlord Vision prudently notes, damage is far higher in student rentals than other rental properties, so it is wise to invest in products and appliances that are reliable, durable, and quick and inexpensive to replace in the event of an accident. The rapid one-day installation of shower pods therefore makes them particularly attractive to student landlords.
Quality
Part of the legal contract that landlords of student accommodation must uphold is comfort. Students, many of whom are away from the familiarity of their home for the first time, need a few splashes of sensitivity as they adjust to their new lives. A warm, soothing shower is exactly what can calm frazzled nerves, but only if the shower is an ergonomically designed enclosure that has enough space. Shower pods are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, and all of them are thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind.
Find Out More
It is possible to provide students with home-comfort level showers whilst also respecting the unique needs of this group of tenants. If you want to discuss your student accommodation requirements, please call our experienced team today on 02476 101 303 or contact us here.
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