Who is a landlord?
In relation to domestic gas under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GS(IU)R 98), a landlord is anyone who rents out a property that they own under a lease that is shorter than 7 years or under a licence . Regardless of whether you are a landlord under GS(IU)R 98 you may be considered a landlord under other related legislation. Landlords’ duties apply to a wide range of accommodation, occupied under a lease or licence , which includes, but not exclusively: • residential premises provided for rent by local authorities, housing associations, private sector landlords, housing co-operatives, hostels • rooms let in bed-sit accommodation, private households, bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels • rented holiday accommodation such as chalets, cottages, flats, caravans and narrow boats on inland waterways. Further details are given in HSC’s Approved Code of Practice ‘Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances’ which can be ordered through HSE bo
