Can a London council refuse to issue a landlord licence if your safety certificates have expired?
Can expired safety certificates stop a London landlord licence application? Yes. A London council can refuse, delay, or place conditions on a landlord licence application if key safety certificates have expired, because current documents are part of the compliance...
Do you need a new gas safety certificate for every new tenant or does your current one carry over?
Does a valid gas safety certificate stay valid when one tenant leaves and another moves in? Yes, a valid Gas Safety Certificate, often called a CP12 or landlord gas safety record, can carry over to a new tenant if it is still in date. Landlords do not need a fresh gas...
What is the difference between a Gas Safe engineer and a CORGI engineer and does it matter for your London rental?
What is the difference between a Gas Safe engineer and a CORGI engineer for a London rental property? A Gas Safe engineer is currently registered to carry out gas work legally in the UK. A CORGI engineer refers to the older registration system that applied before Gas...
