Hamid lets a flat to Iris and the tenancy agreement says he will keep the heater safe. He fits a second-hand gas heater himself. Iris texts him twice to say the room smells of fumes; he reads the texts but does nothing. One evening Iris, who has severe asthma, collapses. A paramedic arrives late after going to the wrong address, and Iris dies in hospital. The fumes and her asthma both contributed to her death.
Discuss the potential liability of Hamid for the death of Iris, considering the actus reus only. (20 marks)
