The landlord in this case should have been done because the law says
Now, whether he was competant or not, who knows. However if you get put in front of the mags and there is an HSE chap appearing for the prosecution you may as well plead guilty before you get there, because as sure as eggs are eggs you will be found guilty when you stand up and identify yourself to the court.
Being 'self employed' is not relevant as this relationship doesn't exist.
and he didn't.Every landlord shall ensure that any work in relation to a relevant gas fitting or any check of a gas appliance or flue carried out pursuant to paragraphs (2) or (3) above is carried out by, or by an employee of, a member of a class of persons approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of regulation 3(3) of these Regulations.
Now, whether he was competant or not, who knows. However if you get put in front of the mags and there is an HSE chap appearing for the prosecution you may as well plead guilty before you get there, because as sure as eggs are eggs you will be found guilty when you stand up and identify yourself to the court.
Being 'self employed' is not relevant as this relationship doesn't exist.