Is the landlord responsible for the thermostat?

Heating can be a grey area in rented properties, so it’s no surprise landlords and tenants often wonder who’s actually responsible for the thermostat. In most cases, the answer is simple: the landlord is responsible for providing a working heating system, and that includes the thermostat.

What the landlord must handle

Landlords are legally required to make sure the heating system is safe, working, and maintained. If the thermostat breaks or the heating fails, it’s the landlord’s job to put it right. They must also ensure the property can be heated to a comfortable and safe level.

What tenants can expect

Tenants should be able to use the heating system as intended and should always have a fair and reasonable way to heat their home.

Where TIME:O:STAT fits in

This is where landlord thermostats like TIME:O:STAT make life easier for everyone.

TIME:O:STAT helps landlords:
- Keep the heating system running efficiently
- Avoid misuse or excessive energy use
- Protect the building from damp, mould and frozen pipes
- Provide tenants with a simple way to access heating

The bottom line

Yes. Landlords are responsible for the thermostat. But with a solution like TIME:O:STAT, you can stay in control of heating use and keep tenants happy with easy, reliable heating.