Hi Sorry - not really H+S in a workplace but welcome feedback - A friend of mine is renting an apartment in a block of flats. The flats were built by a Builder who has gone bust. All the residents pay a "Facilities Management" Co. £XXX each year for the upkeep of the site. A main light in the car park / outside the apartment has not been working since he moved in ("FM" Co blaming the builder") His partner has already tripped on a step in the night and cars have been vandalised, because of the poor lighting. What can he do / any regs to quote - the FM Co aren't interested in wiring in the lampost because they would have to dig up the ground and incur costs. I was thinking could he go after the FM Co with possible negligence (Duty of care, failed in that she fell and then suffered injury). My other thought was Occ Liability but don't think so as that is more for Employers and not private renting?? Not after compensation for the injury as very minor - more interested in getting the light fixed so no Incidents occur in the future to others. Comments appreciated Thanks SW

Thanks Bob I appreciate your reply Regards SW

Its a good idea to set up a r-association but it has only so much power [not much if I am remembering properly]. However if the r-association/residents set up their own FM company they have all the power [plus all the liability and problems] Sometimes even the threat of setting up such a company can move a stubborn FM outfit as people do not like to lose money!