Yes, a tenant may be able to claim if a gas explosion was caused by a landlord failing to keep the property safe, failing to arrange required gas safety checks, failing to maintain gas equipment or failing to deal with a known gas problem.

The position will depend on the facts, including what caused the explosion, what the landlord knew or should have known, what checks or repairs had been carried out and what evidence is available.

Havard Law Solicitors can review the tenancy position, safety records, repair history and any relevant correspondence.