We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Central heating and private landlord
Vegeta
Posts: 383 Forumite
Is it a requirement for private landlords to have central heating fitted in the properties they rent out?
0
Comments
-
No, it is not0
-
No, they only have to keep an existing heating system/appliances in repair if fitted in the first place.0
-
So if there's a disconnected gas fire in the front room?0
-
poppysarah wrote: »So if there's a disconnected gas fire in the front room?
If you have central heating or another source of heating for the room, and the gas fire is disconnected it isn't a problem.
LL will disconnect gas fires for safety reasons. In reality they should remove them and cover the opening but having a disconnected fire is better than having an open hole to let cold air through.I'm not cynical I'm realistic
(If a link I give opens pop ups I won't know I don't use windows)0 -
poppysarah wrote: »So if there's a disconnected gas fire in the front room?
To my knowledge, all existing services should be in good repair. My assumption (and others are welcome to challenge it) is that a gas fire that has been provided should be in working order.
The OPs question related to the legal requirement to provide central heating - there is no requirement for a landlord to fit a new central heating if one isn't present.0 -
Is it a requirement for private landlords to have central heating fitted in the properties they rent out?
No, but under the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) excess cold is recognised as one of 29 housing "hazards" and LLs are expected to provide adequate means of heating the property.0 -
IIRC in Scotland "Space Heating" must be there & work...
Cheers!
Lodger0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 355.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.9K Spending & Discounts
- 248K Work, Benefits & Business
- 605.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.9K Life & Family
- 263K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards