Melboy

We have a case here in Swindon where the property actually burnt down due to a canabis factory electrical wire fault and the insurers are refusing to pay out on that as well as they are saying that a regular inspection of the property would have revealed what was happening and the canabis factory would have been exposed for what it was AND also the Landlord did go through an Agency and secure positve vetting of the Tenants.

Good Luck to you on your claim though!

Mel.

The GasSafe Inspector will state on the certificate that the ignition is not working which he has to do so by law.

The rules of the inspection are to check that the appliance is serviceable and in working order and if your gas ignition is not working then you have an unserviceable gas hob which requires repairing or replacing.

It can only benefit your Tenant to ensure he/she/they has a serviceable and correctly working gas hob.

Mel.

PS We would fail your hob as well.

This is a timely reminder for all Landlords reading this forum. This subject has been well documented if you look back over the threads regarding cannabis farming in rented properties.

These people give the front that they respectable families or business people and will fool the most experienced landlords so beware!

In rented propeties right now in the UK factory farming of cannabis is taking place with the associated destruction that goes with it and it is highly likely YOU WILL NOT BE INSURED FOR THE LOSS AND DAMAGE.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR TENANT IS UP TO?

Always carry out a 1st inspection within 4-6 weeks of occupation.