Landlords unaware of digital responsibility

Less than a third of landlords are aware of the action they need to take as part of the digital television switch over.

That is according to the National Landlords' Association (NLA), which polled its members on the subject.

The NLA points out that buy-to-let landlords with properties in blocks of flats which share a communal television system are liable for ensuring that the switch over takes place on behalf of their tenants.

It falls under the remit that all landlords must "provide basic services for their tenants".

"We are concerned how few landlords appear to be aware of their responsibilities relating to digital TV switchover," said David Salusbury, chairman of the NLA.

"Any landlord who rents out a property which relies on a communal television system must ensure that the necessary steps are taken to make the switch to digital.

"Our research shows that there is a lack of awareness among landlords about digital switchover," he added.

The phasing in of digital TV is set to take place between 2008 and 2012 when analogue signals will be switched off.

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