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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As a landlord gas safety certificates, it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances, chimneys and flues are inspected every year. It is also your responsibility to provide a copy to your tenants.

If the engineer determines that a particular appliance or installation is immediately dangerous, they will request permission to disconnect gas from the system and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

What is what is a Gas Safety Certificate?

A landlord's gas safety certificate is an official document that confirms that all gas appliances and flues that are in the rented property were inspected by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords are legally obliged to organize a gas safety check once per year for each rental property they own. The inspection is conducted by a Gas Safe registered engineer and makes sure that all pipes and appliances as well as flues are in good working condition and that they are in compliance with safety regulations.

Landlords are also legally required to provide tenants with an original copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) following each annual gas safety inspection and test. This should be provided to current tenants within 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to any new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy.

CP12 is the abbreviation of the CORGI Proforma 12 that was used by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form identifies the date of the last gas certificate inspection or test, the results, any issues or actions that need to be addressed, and the name of the person who conducted the inspection.

The engineer will provide advice if the Gas Safety Check reveals any problems with the gas appliance. This will include what needs to be corrected so that it is safe for use. If a gas appliance is found to be immediate danger or abnormally lethal, the gas supply must be shut off until the issue has been fixed.

If a tenant does not allow access for gas safety checks to be carried out, it is an infraction that is punishable by law. If necessary the landlord has the right to ask the courts for an order to enjoin the tenant from refusing to allow gas safety checks. However, it is usually easier to write a letter that explains why the checks are important and what's involved. This should encourage a reluctant tenant to give access, and in the event that they do not, the landlord may need to consider starting the process of eviction.

How often should I renew my Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords and letting agencies are legally required to conduct an annual gas safety check on all flues and gas appliances that they supply to tenants. This is to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and to ensure that there aren't gas leaks in the property. This is a vitally important responsibility for landlords and they should be sure to get their gas inspections done by a licensed gas engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is a legal document that confirms that the gas inspection was performed by a licensed engineer within the past 12 months. It is given to the landlord safety certificate and must be provided to the tenant to prove the safety of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months and has to be renewed each year.

If a landlord fails to provide their tenants with an Gas Safety Certificate then they are in violation of the law and could be punished by the local authority. Gas Safety checks must be performed by landlords on time. They should also keep a copy of the certificate in the event that tenants request it.

It's also a good idea for landlords to set up inspection hatches on all gas appliances so that engineers can easily access them for annual inspections. If the appliance is deemed to be 'at risk' during an inspection the engineer will declare it to be at risk and may disconnect the boiler and suggest that tenants not to use it until the inspection hatch has been installed.

Landlords should also make sure that they give their tenants at least 24 hours notice prior to the time they are allowed to enter the property to conduct Gas Safety checks. This allows tenants time to prepare and request permission if they need. If a tenant is unwilling to allow the engineer entry the landlord should send a letter to them explaining why the engineer is required and what will happen if they don't follow through. If the tenant is still refusing then the landlord should consider evicting them using section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.

What happens if I don't get a Gas Safety Certificate?

It is the legal responsibility of landlords to ensure that their property has an official gas safety certificate that is valid prior to the time tenants move into. Failing to do so is an offence that can cause landlords to be punished with severe fines. The regulations require that landlords must also furnish copies of the gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.

Landlords must have a Gas Safe registered engineer visit their rental property for a gas check on all gas appliances. During the inspection the engineer will be able to identify any issues that could present a danger for tenants. The engineer will then issue the CP12 Gas Safety Document, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).

This is a vital document that every tenant should take possession of and keep. It includes information about the gas installations of the rental property as well as information about when they were last checked and the expiry dates. It will help tenants recognize issues with their appliances and installations and ensure that they know how contact an Gas Safe Engineer to have them checked.

Landlords are required to provide the gas safety report to their tenants, new and current within 28 days of the date that the engineer has visited their property. They must also provide a copy the CP12 to the tenant on the day that their tenancy commences. Landlords who fail to provide a copy of the gas safety certificate can be prosecuted under the regulations and may be subject to unlimited fines or a six-month imprisonment.

In the same way landlords must make sure that carbon monoxide detectors are working in their properties and arrange for them being tested every month. The landlord is accountable for repairing an alarm that does not work. The rules governing this are applicable to private, council and housing association landlords, as well as to licensable Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

In June 2017 the High Court ruled that it was unlawful for landlords to issue Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with an official gas Safety Certificate. The decision was based upon a law that requires landlords with assured shorthold leases to obtain a gas safety certificate for their property prior to the time tenants move into it.

How do homeowners need a gas safety certificate I get a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure that the gas appliances, flues, and pipework within their properties are safe for tenants. This is covered under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To ensure compliance with the regulations landlords are required to conduct annual gas checks on all gas appliances and flues they provide for use in the property. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate, and it has to be filled out by a certified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should also consider performing a boiler inspection simultaneously with an CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Gas engineers can provide an integrated CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable price. They will check the seals of boiler burners, inspect for cracks and leaks in the flue system and clean the heat exchanger and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 is often known as "landlord's gas safety certificate" however it's actually called the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of the safety tests, as well as details of any problems or actions that should be addressed. Landlords must give their tenants a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is crucial that landlords and letting agents only allow Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It is crucial to educate tenants on the importance of permitting gas engineers access to their property and explain that the engineer's job is to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to let access in it is the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility to explain the legal responsibilities in writing, and follow by visiting the property to compel entry if needed.

Tenants should always ask to see a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer before letting them in, as this will prove that they are properly qualified to work on your home's gas systems and can be trusted to complete the gas safety certificate duplicate safety check efficiently and efficiently. You should also be aware that a gas engineer is able to legally disconnect defective equipment or shut off your gas supply if needed.