A decent home

You have a right to a home that is fit for human habitation and free from hazards that could harm your health or safety.

Gas safety

Your landlord must arrange for a gas safety check to be carried out every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. They must keep a record of the safety check for 2 years and issue a copy to each existing tenant within 28 days of the check being completed and issue a copy to any new tenants before they move in.

Make sure you know how to operate the boiler and other appliances and know where the stopcock, fuse box and any meters are located.

If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or are worried that fumes containing carbon monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance, call the free Gas Emergency Services emergency line immediately - 0800 111 999.