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The accidental landlord: faulty tap is a hot issueVictoria Whitlock is wet behind the ears when it comes to DIY – and finds that sometimes there’s no substitute for common sense

Here’s some good advice: remember to turn off the water supply before fiddling with a faulty tap, especially if it’s the hot one. And while we’re on the subject of health and safety, make sure your tenants are out of harm’s reach before attempting any DIY — and that includes tampering with taps.

Victoria Whitlock lets three properties in south LondonFind homes to rent at homesandproperty.co.uk/lettings