Gas safety checks are refused by landlord

A landlord who failed to carry out a gas safety check on his let property has appeared at court, pleading not guilty.

The Blackpool property that the former solicitor rents out is fitted with a gas boiler that has never been checked by a CORGI registered gas inspector, which could have lead to hazardous consequences.

Blackpool magistrates are waiting to fix a new trial date following the case being adjourned until 5th August.

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July 10^th 2009

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