When it comes to block management, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and wellbeing of the people who live in and visit your building. That’s why The Property Institute (TPI) sets strict professional standards for its members, ensuring that vital compliance checks are never overlooked. By choosing a TPI-accredited managing agent, leaseholders and freeholders can be confident that their block is being managed responsibly and in line with current legislation.
Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
Fire safety is one of the most important obligations in block management. TPI members must ensure that Fire Risk Assessments are carried out by competent professionals and updated regularly, with actions followed through promptly. This proactive approach helps reduce risks and provides reassurance to residents that safety comes first.
Asbestos Management
Many older buildings may contain asbestos in materials such as insulation or ceiling tiles. TPI standards require members to ensure that asbestos surveys are carried out where applicable, that risks are properly managed, and that information is clearly recorded and made available to those who need it.
Electrical Safety
Communal areas are the responsibility of the managing agent, and TPI members must ensure that electrical installations are safe and compliant. Regular Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) must be arranged, and any remedial works completed to keep residents safe and legally compliant.
Other Statutory Checks
Beyond fire, asbestos, and electrics, blocks may also require lift inspections, water hygiene testing for legionella, and other statutory checks depending on the building. TPI members are expected to have robust systems in place to make sure none of these obligations are missed.
Oakfield’s Commitment
At Oakfield, we are proud members of The Property Institute and fully committed to upholding these high standards. Our block management team ensures that every building in our care is compliant with statutory requirements, with checks scheduled, monitored, and actioned promptly. Being part of TPI means we are accountable to an external professional body, giving our clients peace of mind that their blocks are in safe, expert hands.
Why It Matters
Non-compliance with statutory obligations doesn’t just put residents at risk — it can lead to significant fines, legal action, and even criminal liability for directors and freeholders. By working with Oakfield, a TPI-accredited managing agent, you’re choosing a partner who is bound by a professional code to manage compliance thoroughly, transparently, and on time.
In short: TPI membership isn’t just a badge — it’s a guarantee that health, safety, and compliance are taken seriously. At Oakfield, we take pride in delivering peace of mind to leaseholders, freeholders, and residents by making compliance a top priority.
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