So – you’ve seen your properties Accredited Property Certificate & Gas Safety Certificate. All is well. Or is it?

You probably know that your landlord has to make sure that gas installations and appliances supplied with the property are safe.

BUT did you know that YOU…

* ..must turn off the gas supply to the property if you suspect a leak of gas or carbon monoxide fumes
* ..must report gas leaks to TRANSCO on 0800 111 999
* ..should not use a gas appliance if you think it’s unsafe

Dos & Don’ts

Do:

* Ask to see a copy of the current gas safety certificate. They’re valid for 12 months.
* Make sure you get instructions on how to use appliances, particularly gas boilers
* Report any problems with a gas appliance immediately to your landlord, in writing

Don’t:

* Do your own DIY repairs on any gas appliance.

What your property should have in terms of electricity?

* A Periodic Electrical Test Certificate issued by an NICIIC (or similarly approved) qualified engineer should be provided by the landlord
* Sockets, switches and light fittings should be in good condition with no cracks
* Flexes to electrical appliances should not be worn
* Appliances should work correctly – with full instructions provided, where appropriate
* PAT test stickers should be visable on appliances in all Licensable HMO’s, giving a 12 months’ safety notice.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

* Allow your landlord access to test the electrical installation (with 24 hours written notice)
* Report any appliances that don’t work straight away to your landlord, in writing
* Use appliances according to the user instructions

Don’t:

* Plug too many appliances into one socket
* Ignore worn flexes on appliances
* Do your own DIY repairs on appliances or sockets

Remember all our LUSU Let properties come with 24/7 365 electrical cover so there should never be a need to do your own ‘emmergency’ electrical repairs – so don’t take the chance!