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No gas safety certificate

Markb06
Markb06 Posts: 391 Forumite
Part of the Furniture
in House buying, renting & selling
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Right landlord is being an !!! again but on a more serious level this time.
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We have not had a new gas safety certificate in at least 14 months. Might be more. Had a quick look for the old one but I can't locate it. But I know its been more then 12 months.
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After reading around on the internet and I have read it is not my responsibility to make the landlord aware it is due it is his to make sure it is done on time.
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I rang him a few days ago to find he had changed his number and not told me. So I had to contact him on whatsapp as his old number was still linked to his account. I asked him if he changed his number and if I could have a new one. He then gave it me and I rang him to talk about the certificate. I reminded him it was a legal requirement. He said his usual line "I am not in at the moment" so he couldn't check his paperwork "Usual story from him" He said he would be in touch today before midday about it but nothing.
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He was more concerned about the rent increase that happened in October 2016 and if I was paying the correct amount in and would be checking it. We are passing the correct amount before anyone questions it.
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But clearly the more serious issue is the gas certificate.
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We are moving out this year as we have had enough of his attitude as a landlord and we have enough to move out should we need to so we are not worried on him trying to serve a notice on us to leave as this would allow us to leave earlier.
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So what should we do? Whats the best route to take?
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  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Only thing you can do is report to the HSE
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    If you're moving on anyway then why pick a battle about the gas certificate (unless you have actual concerns about something)?
  • Markb06
    Markb06 Posts: 391 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Because we can not move out until October.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Markb06 wrote: »
    Because we can not move out until October.
    That doesn't really answer anything - if you're concerned get someone to check the gas fixtures.
  • Markb06
    Markb06 Posts: 391 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    So what's the point in have a safety check done then if all we need to do is get it checked if we are concerned?
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    Contact HSE or don't, those are your options.

    As there are gas appliances in your home you should have a CO alarm anyway.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Markb06 wrote: »
    So what's the point in have a safety check done then if all we need to do is get it checked if we are concerned?



    You have a rubbish landlord, that's unfortunate, but there is literally two options (outlined by Pixie).
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    Markb06 wrote: »
    So what's the point in have a safety check done then if all we need to do is get it checked if we are concerned?

    Why do you want it done? To help ensure the safety or you and your family, or as a stick to beat your landlord with, or both?
  • Markb06
    Markb06 Posts: 391 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Pixie5740 wrote: »
    Why do you want it done? To help ensure the safety or you and your family, or as a stick to beat your landlord with, or both?

    Safety of my family and piece of mind. I did think about paying it myself and deducting from the rent but was unsure where I stood on this. Do I have to ask for permission. And if he says no I am back to square one again.
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    Markb06 wrote: »
    Safety of my family and piece of mind. I did think about paying it myself and deducting from the rent but was unsure where I stood on this. Do I have to ask for permission. And if he says no I am back to square one again.

    If you want to fall into arrears go ahead and do that. I'd take a working CO alarm over what is essentially a spot check on the appliances myself. You could WRITE to your landlord at the address for the serving of notices given in your tenancy agreement requesting your landlord provide a current GSC or you could just contact HSE: 0800 300 363.

    https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs/gas_safety_in_rented_homes
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