For those who saw my reporting of the boiler saga a few weeks ago here's the latest update. I have now reported the landlord to the HSE for failing to provide a gas safety certificate and I'm also waiting for Environmental Health to get back to me regarding our lack of heating and hot water.
It's absolutely scandalous that private tenants have hardly any rights in law. I threatened to withold the rent until they repair the boiler but was told Rent is nothing to do with repairs
Pretty sure that once they get the letter off the HSE I can expect a letter off the landlord informing me they won't be extending my tenancy beyond the current fixed term.