Landlord fined for gas safety failures at rental property
Summary
A landlord in Wirral has been fined after admitting to eight years without annual gas safety checks at a rented home occupied by a tenant and her children. The Health and Safety Executive brought the prosecution under Regulation 36(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and the court imposed a fine and costs.
Why it matters
This is a clear reminder that gas safety compliance is a core landlord obligation and a key risk area for residential property professionals. Surveyors involved in rental property inspections, compliance advice or defect reporting should be alert to missing gas safety records and associated tenant safety risks.
Key points
- HSE investigated after a concern was raised by Wirral Borough Council.
- No annual gas safety checks were carried out for eight years at the property.
- The landlord pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 36(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
- The court fined the landlord £2,400 and ordered £5,000 in costs.
- HSE reiterated that gas appliances must be checked every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer and records retained.
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