The law and electrics in rented accomadation

[hellzbellz81]

I have rented a house recently which in my oppinion is unfit to live in but the landlord is not letting me out of my contract. Can anyone tell me if it is against the law to have a gas/electric cooker in the kitchen that has not got a switch in any form other than the fuse box to turn it off? I have no issolator swiches in my kitchen what so ever and all the electric just got condemmed.

[chas2008]

I thought all rented accomodation had to have the neccessary gas/electric certificates on place as a legal requirement.
The cooker maybe just a 13amp supply (some are) so maybe its plugged in behind a unit somewhere.

[chas2008]

http://www.propertyin...or-electrical-safety/

apparently not !!

[chas2008]

Electrical Safety in Rental Property
Summary
If you let property you must ensure that the electrical system and all appliances supplied are safe - failure to comply with the regulations is a criminal offence and may result in:

- A fine of £5,000 per item not complying
- Six month's imprisonment
- Possible manslaughter charges in the even of deaths
- The Tenant may also sue you for civil damages
- Your property insurance may be invalidated


These regulations are enforced by the Health & Safety Executive.

There is no statutory requirement to have annual safety checks on electrical equipment as there is with gas, but landlords should have periodic checks done by a qualified electrician.

[Twenty20]

No, the LL doesn't have to get the electrics tested, although he/she will be liable if they cause injury etc.

If you are really concerned about whether the property is habitable or not you should contact the Environmental Services Dept at your local Council who will visit the property and advise. I don't think the lack of an isolator switch alone will make a property uninhabitable.

You say 'all the electric just got condemmed' (sic). But by whom?