If you have some questions regarding maintenance, laws and regulations or perhaps some advice, see our FAQ section below. If we haven’t fully answered your questions you can contact us directly here.
What are the penalties for not following the law?
Severe penalties – including unlimited fines and prison sentences, can be imposed for non-compliance. Deaths can result in manslaughter charges for landlords and agents. If you don’t fully understand the law or you need some advice, please contact us now.
How often should I perform maintenance?
You must ensure maintenance and annual safety checks are carried out by a Gas safe registered installer. We provide the highest quality of service, maintenance and installation. We offer annual service and maintenance contracts that keep you covered throughout the year giving you peace of mind should anything go wrong.
All our engineers are fully qualified and have years of experience within all areas of the gas industry.
What is Lancashire Gas Landlord’s Gas Safety Record?
The only documentation needed by law is a Landlord Gas Safety Record as there is a legal duty on landlords of residential rented properties to have annual safety checks performed on gas appliances provided for their tenants’ use.
You must issue a copy of the Lancashire Gas Landlord’s Gas Safety Record or equivalent Gas safe registered installer’s safety check report to the tenant within 28 days of the check or to a new tenant before they move in.
Maintenance checks on all appliances and flues
You must have a safety check carried out on all appliances and flues annually or within 12 months before the start of a new tenancy. Our team of engineers can perform all relevant safety checks to keep you on track.
Will failure to follow regulations invalidate my insurance?
Failure to comply with the regulations may invalidate your property insurance as well as leading to claims for civil damages – awards in these cases have proved to be very high indeed.
If you need more information or advice we’re happy to assist. Please fill in the form below! You can read about our companies health & safety policies here and see how we operate.
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