Gas Safety in rented house - Boiler at risk

G_M

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

I have a feeling that this is the usual over-reaction from BG and the tenant.

It may be. And it certainly looks like BG hoping to install a brand bew boiler.

But that does not alter the fact that a safety report by an engineer says it is at risk and so until another engineer says something different, it should not be used.

If we start to ignore GSRs by certain registered companies on the grounds we suspect.... whatever, it makes a mockery of the gas safety law.

You should now write letter to the landlord, sent to the address he provided you in Eng/Wales (if he hasn't done this you need not pay rent: Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 S48 ), and send a copy by email for speed,

* reporting formally the inspection result
* enclosing the report (copy)
* pointing out you have no heating or hot water
* requesting an alternative form of heating be provided (hot water is harder!)
* requesting a clear timetable for repair/replacement as required.

From HSE:

What should I do if my heating and hot water has been switched off due to a gas safety check or maintenance?

If a gas appliance has been switched off by a Gas Safe registered engineer it is because it was unsafe and should not be used. No matter how inconvenient the situation is such action helps to ensure your safety. If a heating appliance has been disconnected then your landlord must provide you with emergency heating, for more information on this contact your local authority whilst arranging for appropriate remedial work by a Gas Safe registered engineer .

You can also use the HSE form here to report to HSE

Miss_Samantha

There is no reason to report anything to the HSE at this stage. The tenant should wait to see whether the landlord acts on the report.

G_M wrote: »

If we start to ignore GSRs by certain registered companies on the grounds we suspect.... whatever, it makes a mockery of the gas safety law.

People should always be critical and make there own decisions.

It's not about ignoring anything, it's about understanding the actual reason stated and potential consequences.

Every time I bring my car for the annual service and MOT I am being told about issues but when questioning the technician I realise that there is actually no issue.
This is the same for everything.

Gas engineer have an extra advantage that they can say that it is about safety, which these days is the holy grail.

Marktheshark

They are famous for it, the kwik fit of the boiler world.
I would suggest the landlord gets a second check from an independent engineer.

One thing is certain, making trouble usually generates an S21 notice to leave by return post.