And another thing... - Page 4

Margaret Pilkington · 01-02-2005, 22:53

Well let's hope a few people saw the article in the paper and invoke Health and Safety to get their property up to reasonable standards.

WillowTheWhisp · 01-02-2005, 23:05

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Originally Posted by park381

The Landlord is responsible for having all gas appliances tested and serviced every year, plus the certification of the same.

I was talking to someone last week who is living in a rented house in which none of the gas fires work. How does she get her landlord to face up to his responsibilities when he's on the other end of a phone call to London? She has tried but he does nothing.

I'm with you Margaret. I wouldn't rent from anyone unless it was through an accountable organisation or agency.

park381 · 01-02-2005, 23:21

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I was talking to someone last week who is living in a rented house in which none of the gas fires work. How does she get her landlord to face up to his responsibilities when he's on the other end of a phone call to London? She has tried but he does nothing.

I'm with you Margaret. I wouldn't rent from anyone unless it was through an accountable organisation or agency.

Report the problem to the HSE, local office Preston.
but have a look at this
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqlandlord.htm#2