Decorating home for King’s Coronation could end in £5,000 fine

The King’s Coronation is less than two weeks away, with many Brits planning to pull out all the stops and decorate their homes for the bank holiday weekend. Some are even rushing to Argos to pick up life-size cardboard cutouts of the monarch.

However, what many may not know is that decorating the house for the King’s Coronation could land in a hefty fine - if it’s not done safely.

Property experts at the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People, are warning homeowners that many popular home decorations for the King’s Coronation could land them with a fine of up to £5,000 if they pose a risk of injury or accidents to visitors and passers-by.

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According to the Occupier’s Liability Act 1957 and Occupier’s Liability Act 1984, homeowners are obliged to deliver ‘reasonable care for the safety of visitors to your property’ - or face a potential fine.

Adrienne Minster, CEO of Rated People, said : “Along with many other people in the UK, we can’t wait for the long weekend to celebrate the King’s Coronation, but nothing kills the party spirit more than a hefty fine. At Rated People, we want homeowners to have a great time. It was important to alert them about the potential risks and help them avoid a fine with our tips on how to decorate in the safest possible way.”

Now, the home maintenance and repair experts have shared six top tips on how to decorate your home safely for the King’s Coronation:

It’s important to make sure driveways, steps and any other entry points to the home are free from items that could cause someone to fall or have an accident

For decorations like bunting, ensure it’s securely tied so it can’t fall down and create a trip hazard

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