Tag: Gas Safety Certificate

The gas safety lapse that left a landlord exposed

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd November 2025, 6 months ago | 11

The landlord thought it was just a formality. The boiler was new, tenants were happy, and time slipped by. When...

Landlords face £30,000 fines for electrical safety non-compliance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

One in three landlords (32%) is either uncertain about the validity of their Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or they...

Incentivise the tenant to vacate before the Section 21 expires?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The tenant has rented the two-bedroom mid terrace house since 2009 and is now five months in rent arrears. A...

Landlord wins Appeal Court case on service of tenancy documents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a landlord, confirming they can serve essential tenancy documents by post....

Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety certificate?

Author: Readers Question

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 39

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name...

Tenant refusing access for gas safety check?

Author: Readers Question

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 195

Hi, my tenant finally agreed a day and time access for an annual gas safety check. However, because the tenant...

Do I need a new gas safety certificate after repairs?

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I need some advice regarding a failed gas safety certificate on a boiler and the hob on my rental...

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property for a pregnant tenant?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a pregnant tenant who has raised a question of how do we ensure that the carbon monoxide...

Do I need to provide a gas safety certificate after my lease ends?

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I decided to rent my property through one of these guarantee rent agencies (who have contracts with the local...

Section 21 advice needed – buyer waiting?

Author: Readers Question

11th December 2023, 2 years ago | 24

Hello, Our tenant of 8 years has a periodic tenancy. We gave written notice in May 2023 and put the...

Gas Certificate has run out while the non-paying tenant remains?

Author: Readers Question

4th December 2023, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, My tenant hasn’t paid a penny since he moved in in May 2023, so I have been trying to...

Section 21 – multiple tenancy agreements and gas certificates?

Author: Readers Question

23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 11

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any sort of suggestions on what to do. I have had the same tenants...

Tenant eviction – proof of Gas Safety certificates?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2023, 2 years ago | 17

Hi All, I wondered if anyone has experience of this or some advice please. Through the letting agent I gave...

Did I issue an invalid s21 notice?

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2023, 2 years ago | 12

I lived in my property for a number of years before deciding to rent it out. I had my friend...

No Gas and No gas certificate?

Author: Readers Question

10th October 2023, 3 years ago | 28

Hello, what do you do as a responsible landlord when your plumber arranges an appointment not once but twice to...

Tenant wants to exchange electric cooker with gas cooker?

Author: Readers Question

20th July 2023, 3 years ago | 40

Hello, a tenant wants to exchange a (working) electric cooker with a gas cooker. She has says she will pay...

Tenant refusing to leave?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, my wife and I bought a property, the completion date was January 2023. We bought with a tenant in...

Landlord’s gas certificate needed for a CHP system?

Author: Readers Question

12th May 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I am going to rent out my modern (2017 build) 2-bedroom flat via a new letting agent. The heating...

Safety laws should be applied to ALL property owners

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd April 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I am in favour of new regulations which could help to save lives but I don’t understand why only the...

Help regarding being a victim of subletting

Author: Readers Question

31st October 2013, 12 years ago | 13

A well known national letting agency franchise office based in Ealing advertised flatshare, I viewed the property and agreed to...