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Rocksolid
Rocksolid Posts: 317 Forumite
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Is the boiler check due every 12 months in UK?
My owner doesn't check it since 1 year and half!
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  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Gas safety checks are required in rental properties every 12 monthe. They are never required in private houses. What is your question?
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,704 Forumite
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    Assuming it's a rental, at least every 12 months: You can report those who don't, and should, if only for the next tenants!

  • Unicorn_cottage
    Unicorn_cottage Posts: 879 Forumite
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    My boiler requires a yearly service to maintain the warranty. Even if it didn't I would have it done.
    "Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
    Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Unicorn_cottage said:
    My boiler requires a yearly service to maintain the warranty. Even if it didn't I would have it done.
    Your choice, but that doesn't change the law.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • Unicorn_cottage
    Unicorn_cottage Posts: 879 Forumite
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    Alter_ego said:
    Unicorn_cottage said:
    My boiler requires a yearly service to maintain the warranty. Even if it didn't I would have it done.
    Your choice, but that doesn't change the law.
    Of course - wasn't saying it did.
    "Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
    Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    Alter_ego said:
    Gas safety checks are required in rental properties every 12 monthe. They are never [legally] required in private houses.
    They're not legally required in private houses but it is wise to regularly service the boiler.
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Unicorn_cottage said:
    Alter_ego said:
    Unicorn_cottage said:
    My boiler requires a yearly service to maintain the warranty. Even if it didn't I would have it done.
    Your choice, but that doesn't change the law.
    Of course - wasn't saying it did.
    Sorry, thought you were responding to my first post
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    So have you got a CO alarm near the boiler ?
    Why not email or text the Landlord to remind him the Gas Safe Certificate is overdue !
    We are in the middle of a Pandemic  so some tenants are self isolating and don't want Tradesmen visiting 
  • greatcrested
    greatcrested Posts: 5,925 Forumite
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    Assuming you are a tenant, your landlord must give you a Gas Safety Report every year, following an inspection.
    If he has not:
    Step one is WRITE to him, at the address provided 'for serving notices' requesting an inspection and ask for a date for this.
    Step two if this does not result in an inspection and report is to report him to the Health an Safety Executive using form LGSR1


  • Rocksolid
    Rocksolid Posts: 317 Forumite
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    I don't text the landlord because they are all !!!!!! heads.
    Then, to avoid to be evicted for this !!!!!!, I'm simply relocating where I have a serious contract through the agency, I'm quite sure they don't !!!!!! up on this one :D .

    Thanks all.
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