As a landlord you are responsible for ensuring that your tenants are safe and all of their appliances are kept in good working order. If you do not fulfill these legal obligations you can be held liable for any issues that occur. The consequences of not fulfilling your obligations can include fines and even in
A recent survey published by the Citizens Advice Bureau discovered that “two thirds of people think their energy bill will be higher this winter – with many living in colder homes than they would like: 62% don’t have the heating on as much, and 18% don’t use some of the rooms in their home in
There are numerous symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. These include stomach pains, nausea, headaches, breathing difficulties and dizziness. The more you are exposed to carbon monoxide the more serious these symptoms will become. Within two hours of a carbon monoxide leak occurring you can experience memory loss, vertigo, problems in coordination, vision loss and seizures.
When you move into a rented property it is important to be fully aware of your rights as a tenant and the legal obligations of your landlord. This article contains some helpful advice from Gas Boilers Servicing for renting a property. Your landlord is legally required to have an up to date gas safety certificate
22nd – 27th October is ‘Big Energy Saving Week’. This is a national campaign coordinated by the Citizens Advice Bureau and the Energy Saving Trust to help people reduce their fuel bills. As part of this week your local Citizens Advice Bureau will be offering a number of drop in sessions where energy advisers can
Get your gas appliances serviced regularly As a landlord you must be conscious of the fact that when it comes to the maintenance of your property’s gas appliances your tenants’ safety is your responsibility. If you do not have your appliances serviced annually then you could be leaving your tenants at risk of gas leaks
In recent times it can seem like the world has conspired to make your financial life increasingly difficult with the global recession of 2008 followed by the current double dip recession and the recent news from British Gas who have added a 6% increase to their gas and electricity charges, which equates to an annual
As the days are getting shorter and the evenings are getting longer, more and more of us have ditched the outdoors activities in favour of snuggling up on our sofas at home and catching up on the latest TV serials and films. And what better way to accompany those winter nights than traditional home cooked meals. Soups
At some point or another we’ve all experienced the symptoms of flu: drowsiness, light-headedness lethargy and headaches. Disturbingly evidence of these symptoms can often mean that it may not be the flu you’re suffering from, but something much more serious. If you have recently had your gas cooker installed or disconnected or if your gas cooker hasn’t been serviced
This question is posted repeatedly on forums and internet networks. There is a lot of ambiguity surrounding the legality issues and the technical knowledge that it requires to install a gas cooker. Technically it is possible for an individual to install a gas cooker on their own accord; however did you know that it is
