Information for students

If you are a student and you are renting a property it is important to understand your landlord’s legal responsibilities

Landlords have a legal responsibility to make sure that you are gas safe in your rented accommodation. Make sure you read our information for tenants.

Checklist for students

To be safe and legal your landlord must:

carry out checks and servicing every year on gas appliances including gas boilers, cookers, hobs and gas fires using a Gas Safe registered engineer
provide you with a gas safety certificate for the gas appliances
show you how to turn off the gas supply if you suspect a gas leak.

What Next?

Understanding your Landlord's legal obligations
Make sure that your Landlord is complying with the law

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