Discrepancies in how social housing and private landlords deliver resident safety have become apparent following a new tenant survey from Plentific.

The property management software specialists found that 46% of tenants living in privately rented accommodation in the UK do not believe their gas appliances have been checked in the last 12 months, compared to just 18% of social housing residents. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, landlords are required to ensure sufficient attempts are made to inspect gas appliances and failure to do so can result in a fine or even a prison sentence.

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