Private renting housing standards
Gas safety
Your landlord must, by law, provide you with a valid Gas Safety Certificate before you move in.
Annual checks
They must also arrange for an annual check of all appliances in the house, to be conducted by a registered gas engineer who is registered with the Gas Safe Register.
You can check their registration on the Gas Safe website. (opens new window)
More information
For more information on gas safety or to report a property with no gas safety certificate, visit the HSE website (opens new window).
Any repairs should be carried out before you move in. If these are delayed without explanation after you have moved in you should contact the housing team.
You can report the condition of your property online or call 01483 505050.