Pauly Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi everyone, I am selling my buy-to-let (the house sale is proceeding), I will shortly be serving the existing tenants two calendar months notice in accordance with the tenancy agreement. And there's also a chance they may leave early ie serve me one months notice. The gas safety certificate expires next week. But i'm reluctant to renew as I am selling imminently. I called out a plumber (who is gas-safe) to fix a toilet leak last month and I also paid him to give the boiler a maintanance check, and he told me everything was fine / safe. The only other gas appliance is the cooker which on last inspection was working fine. I know the letter of the law would say I must get another gas safety certificate, but what would any else do under the same circumstances? and are there any further possible consequences, ie invalidated insurance etc, advice welcome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirk Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi In my opinion, why take a chance, get it done, it's only £50 or so and claimable. cheers Selkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Personally I wouldn't take the risk and yes, your insurance would be invalidated were anything to happen gas wise and you wanted to make a claim for damage. £50? do it and claim the tax relief. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumple Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 If you have a current tenant you must have a gas certificate, selling or not. If your tenant takes umbrage at your sale,for wharever reason, once the authorities know they are unlikely to let the matter rest and you get the big fine. For them it's a matter of principal !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndon Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Balance the cost of a gas safety against the potential fine which may include imprisonment. As crumple says, if your tenant takes umbrage . . . . It is a gamble. Now the question to ask yourself is, "How lucky do you feel?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsian Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Cant you do deal with a local gas safe registered engineer? Surely someone would give you a special price for a one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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