Are you in need of a boiler replacement in your rented property?

It’s your landlord’s responsibility to make sure your home is safe, warm and up-to-date with the latest gas safety regulations, but if you’re stuck having to constantly deal with a faulty boiler, it can be no fun.

To make it worse, your landlord is complaining that a boiler replacement is expensive, especially now that the Government’s Green Deal is no longer available.

So, is there anything else out there that can help your landlord replace your old boiler?

The good news is, yes! It is possible for landlords to get financial help with a new boiler installation. Below, I’ve highlighted some of the best advice and resources that may give your landlord that extra incentive to finally invest in a new boiler.

The Energy Savings Trust

Your first stop is the Energy Savings Trust, which may be the perfect place for help with finding financial support, schemes and free/impartial advice for making your rented property more efficient.

Your landlord may even be entitled to HEEPS cashback or a HEEPS interest-free loan to help them pay for a new boiler installation – all they have to do is arrange for a free property assessment to find out what sort of help they are eligible for.

However, it may be worth having a quick read of the support for landlords FAQ first, as unfortunately there’s the odd clause and restriction that may apply.

Scrappage schemes – get £400 cashback

Most heating companies now offer a scrappage scheme, which means your landlord could get a £400 trade-in for their old boiler – pretty nifty, huh? This is because the price of scrap metal is currently so high, but it also helps to lower carbon emissions and helps reach government recycling targets – so everyone’s a winner!

They do say every little can make a difference, so it’s worth mentioning to your landlord that this may help to take the sting out of their bank balance when buying a new boiler to keep you warm and cosy of an evening.

Scottish Gas

Your landlord might also find it useful to take a look at the British Gas website, as they usually have various offers running, such as the £100 incentive they are currently offering – along with the above scrappage scheme. That could be £500 off a new boiler right there!

It’s wise to bear in mind that these offers usually update every few months, and he/she may need to show proof of landlord status such as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement or CP12 Gas Safety Certificate.

Other energy providers may also have special deals for landlords available, so don’t dismiss them until you’ve had a look.

Do your homework

Last but not least, it’s always wise that your landlord invests a bit of his own time in researching for deals on boilers, and observe due diligence as there can be the odd boiler scam out there.

Hopefully, with a bit of encouragement, your landlord will finally be able to bite the bullet and invest in a new boiler, rather than having to continually see to repairs for your current one!

Conclusion

I’m sorry you’re in need of a new boiler, but you’ve come to the right place for help! Share some of the above resources with your landlord, as it’s your legal right to request a new boiler is your old one is playing up – as well as any other energy saving measures as recommended on your energy performance certificate.

I hope you’ve found this blog helpful, but if you have any questions, simply leave a comment below, or get in touch with me directly. Good luck!