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John Rumm
 
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ben wrote:

and for them to fin a suitable location. If they say no tell them
you will not allow them into the flat.


You will probably find they have statutory power of entry if they want
to get stroppy...


Who from?

If the Landord does not want Gas meter situated in the bedroom then they
have no right of entry.


I don't expect that in reality you will have any problem - even if they
need to run a pipe through the bedroom I am sure they can locate the
meter somewhere else.

However statutory power of entry means just that. It is a right bestowed
on them by government that means they may effect entry to any premises
regardless of if they have been given explicit permission (or even had
it denied for that matter), and usually without need for any additional
form of warrant.

Gas and Electricity providers traditionally have this right so that they
can legally correct potentially dangerous faults in private property
without needing to get permission first.

There are a few other bodies that have this power. Customs and Excise is
one (not sure how that translates to the new HM Customs and Revenue....
how is that for a scary thought, the tax man breaking down your door!)
There are others, but I can't remember them at the mo.

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Cheers,

John.

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