Can I sell my house with a gas safety warning notice on the boiler?

MrGumby

We're supposed to be moving house on Wednesday, exchanging and completing on the same day. Today, we had someone come and replace the CH pump. He advised that there were two safety issues with the boiler (which was installed seven years ago before we bought the house). They haven't been mentioned by service engineers. The flow and return pipes have valves and closing them could be very dangerous, so they should be removed. And the flue outlet is too close to an opening window, so needs something or other on the end of it. He removed the levers from the valves and stuck a warning notice on the boiler but left it running.

Can we remove the warning sticker and not give the paperwork to the buyer, leaving them to find out for themselves in due course (as we were)? Would that be legal?

If we do tell them, can we complete the sale without having remedial work done?

greatcrested

Can I sell my house with a gas safety warning notice on the boiler?

Yes.

However it is likely you have already completed form TA6 (Property Information Form) which asks questions about the heating system. What did you answer? If things have changed since you provided the form, you must advise the buyer.

SharkMoney

MrGumby said:

We're supposed to be moving house on Wednesday, exchanging and completing on the same day. Today, we had someone come and replace the CH pump. He advised that there were two safety issues with the boiler (which was installed seven years ago before we bought the house). They haven't been mentioned by service engineers. The flow and return pipes have valves and closing them could be very dangerous, so they should be removed. And the flue outlet is too close to an opening window, so needs something or other on the end of it. He removed the levers from the valves and stuck a warning notice on the boiler but left it running.

Can we remove the warning sticker and not give the paperwork to the buyer, leaving them to find out for themselves in due course (as we were)?

What kind of animal are you? You are prepared to allow someone excited about a new house turn on a dangerous boiler? Shame on you

Unicorn_cottage

How much were you quoted to fix?

xylophone

And the flue outlet is too close to an opening window, so needs something or other on the end of it.

Why did the engineer not fit the thingummybob?

NameUnavailable

Is this a wind up?

hazyjo

Seriously hope this post is a wind- up.

Remove the sticker and keep quiet? Seriously? I should imagine the consequences would be dire (not just for the new owners, but for you too should something awful happen).

montymouse

It decidedly would be illegal to take the notice off and say nothing! You are legally bound to fully inform the buyers of the situation. And I think you would be in breach of law to take the notice off.

Come clean is the best policy.

walwyn1978

Leave the sticker on. 

Tell the buyer, including  the quote to fix it. 

Expect them to ask to take money off. 

It’s up to you whether you do or not. 

Avalanche123

I really hope this is a wind-up.

I would hunt you down if I would be the buyer. Not because of the money but becasue you think its ok to endanger my family's life.

Mickygg

There’s no need for the forceful comments and calling the OP some sort of animal. The OP has merely asked.

OP I would look to get this rectified then there is no chance of coming back to you and you can be happier knowing any potential danger or issue has been fixed.