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Unsafe gas appliances in one in six homes, survey says

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  1. Gas is covered by legislation. Why is it impossible to raise any urgency in electricity where such legislation does not cover rented property by ‘one off’ landlords. I know having had a daughter in law electrocuted (killed) in just such a property. The self interest motivated landlords association lobby appears to be strong enough too oppose increases in regulations!

    It should be borne in mind that a majority of houses were built pre 1980 and the introduction of electrical installation regulations. A similar, if not greater, ‘timebomb’ pertains, rented or owned. We had the compulsory SAT surveys introduced by the last Government on house sales which few, Including solicitors, take seriously. More to the point why not an electrical and gas installation safety certificate before all changes in ownership.

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