As a residential landlord, there are several legal responsibilities and obligations that need to be adhered to in terms of the boiler and gas appliances within each property. These obligations and responsibilities can include boiler maintenance and repair, gas appliance maintenance and repair, annual gas safety checks, and the provision and maintenance of the carbon monoxide tester. This list can seem overwhelming initially, but we at K and M Maintenance have prepared a handy guide to help you keep your tenants safe, whether you are a landlord with one property or a property agent managing hundreds of tenants.
Gas Safety Check
An annual gas safety check can help make sure that you meet the legal requirements and protect your clients by ensuring gas appliances are well maintained and repairs are conducted in a timely manner. A gas safety check involves a professional, qualified and registered gas engineer to carry out an inspection on the gas appliances in the home. This helps protect you from legal action following any unforeseen, gas related accidents and ensures that gas appliances are up to date and safe for your tenants.
Carbon Monoxide Tester
All properties with tenants need to be fitted with one or more carbon monoxide testers as of October 2015, when it became a legal requirement. It’s not enough just to install one within a home, the carbon monoxide tester needs to be installed according to directions within the sensing range of gas appliances. This means that any room with a gas appliance needs a corresponding carbon monoxide tester. This could save the life of your tenant while also protecting you from legal action.
In summary
Any property you rent out as a landlord leads to a range of gas related responsibilities that protect your tenant and property from harm as well as your reputation. For more information or advice, contact us at K and M Maintenance today.