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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?

It's crucial to know your responsibilities as a landlord when it comes to gas safety. Landlords must adhere to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

You must arrange for your on-site appliances and flues to be checked annually by an Gas Safe registered engineer. You must also give an original copy of your gas safety record to every tenant.

What is a gas safety certificate for landlords?

A landlord gas safety certificates gas safety certificate is an official document that an Gas Safe registered engineer gives to the owner of a property after conducting a safety audit. It should contain all the information regarding the property's gas pipework, flues and appliances that have been inspected for safety. Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that all these items are in good working order and that they give their tenants copies of the document they have completed.

All landlords are legally required to inspect their properties every 12 months and to obtain an annual certificate of gas safety. However, the regulations also require that landlords ensure they plan their inspections no more than one month before the current certificate is due to expire. This allows them to prevent any coverage gaps and provide the best security for their tenants.

To obtain a landlord gas safety certificate You will need to arrange for a Gas Safe registered engineer to visit the property. The engineer will examine all gas appliances and pipework in the house. In addition, the engineer will also examine the emergency controls of each appliance. The engineer will also test the emergency controls on each appliance.

If the tenant is refusing to allow access for the inspection, the landlord could attempt to persuade them to allow the inspection to allow access by sending a clearly written letter explaining why they need the checks to be completed and what happens should they refuse to let them in. If this fails the landlord might decide to start the eviction process by serving the tenant with a Section 21 notice.

As an owner, you must give your tenants an original copy of the completed Landlord Gas Safety Record within 28 days of the date each check is being conducted. This should be given to existing tenants as well as any new tenants, prior to the time they move into your property. You must also keep the original document for a period of two years.

What is a tenant gas safety certification?

In general, landlords are responsible to ensure that all gas appliances in their homes are regularly inspected by an Gas Safe certified engineer. The cost could range from PS60 to PS120 based on the nature of the check. The engineer will issue the CP12 (Landlord Gas Safety Record) to the landlord after the inspection. This document must be handed over to the tenants within four weeks of the test having been completed. This document is an account of the inspections and should be kept by the landlord for two years from the date of the initial inspection, although it's advised to keep them online to help reduce the amount of the amount of paper that is thrown away.

Landlords also need to ensure that they can access the property to perform the annual gas safety and service inspections. The law stipulates that if tenants refuse access, the landlord has to use reasonable measures to gain entry and carry out the check. It could be necessary to write to the tenant and asking them to contact an engineer directly and make repeated requests for entry. This could also mean contacting the local council who may be able to send an official circular to explain the importance of granting access for maintenance and safety checks.

If a tenant still refuses to grant access the landlord should think about beginning the process of expulsion. It is the landlord's legal right to expel tenants who do not cooperate with security checks. Landlords should seek legal advice prior to taking this action because it could be a complicated process.

The landlord is responsible for all gas pipes, appliances and flues they own and supply for use by the tenants. This is the case even if the property has been wholly or partly sub-let by the landlord to third parties, however the original landlord and any person who takes on the responsibility through contractual arrangements should work together, with clear allocation of responsibilities, to ensure that the statutory requirements are fully met.

If a landlord has enlisted the services of an agent managing their rental properties, it is crucial to know who is in charge of organizing the gas safety test. Some agents will assume responsibility for this, but it is important to check with the agency in advance to ensure you are covered.

What is a gas safety certificate for sub-let?

When a landlord rents their property, they must make sure that the place is safe for those who live there. Gas safety certificates prove that all gas appliances and flues have been inspected by a certified engineer and found to be safe. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they have their gas safety checks done each year, and to ensure that copies are given to the tenants who live there. The checks must be performed by an Gas Safe registered engineer. The CP12 form must contain the Gas Safe engineer's ID number and date of issue.

The landlord is also required to give tenants a copy the gas certificate within 28 working days following the completion of any checks. The landlord must also give a copy of CP12 to any new tenants prior to their move into.

There are some exceptions to this rule, however, in the case of a property being used for short-term rentals such as holiday cottages for students or student housing. Include these exemptions in the terms of your tenancy agreement to prevent any legal issues later on.

If a landlord discovers that their appliances or flues aren't safe in the course of an inspection, they must arrange to have them repaired as soon as they can. This could mean disconnecting and reconnecting the gas supply to the appliance or installing. Landlords are accountable for ensuring that their gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, and must check their identity by looking at their identification card prior to carrying out any work.

Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the rules governing gas safety checks for landlords are strict and must be adhered to. If the landlord is found to be in breach of the rules, they could be prosecuted which could result in penalties of fines or even jail time for the party who committed the offense.

Total Landlord is here to help if you are a landlord safety certificate who needs to schedule a gas safety inspection. We have a network of Gas Safe engineers who can visit your property, carry out a full inspection and issue the CP12 gas safety certificate. We offer competitive prices and same-day service for emergencies. For more information, give us the number or visit our website today.

What is an annual check-up on gas?

You are legally obliged to conduct an annual gas safety inspection every year if you lease out some or all of your home. This includes checking your boiler as well as any other gas appliances, such as flues, pipework and any fittings and fixtures that use or exhaust gases.

A trained Gas Safe engineer will inspect your property and make sure that everything is current and safe. They will test all the gas safety certificate replacement appliances and flues, and look for signs of leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning. They will also ensure that the gas supply is working and the gas meter has money in it.

It's a good idea to provide your tenants with a copy of the completed gas safety report after the inspection and check has been carried out. The record must be handed out to any existing tenants within 28 days and to any new tenants before they move into the property. You should keep the copy for yourself as well as any agents you use.

Landlords have to arrange and pay for gas safety certificates and checks for their properties. If a tenant does not let you carry out the maintenance or check, then you must take "reasonable steps" to gain access. You could write an email explaining why you have to gain access to the property and the safety checks involved. If the tenant still refuses to allow access, you could consider launching a Section 21 eviction process.

Your annual gas safety check is included in your Hometree landlord insurance policy. You don't need to worry about scheduling it separately or when you will require it. You can rest assured that our team will be available to help you if you want to change your policy information or renew your policy.

Visit the Hometree site for more information on our landlord insurance packages. Request an estimate to learn more about the coverage and cost. Our promise of no price hikes means that you won't pay more in your annual premium than the inflation rate in the first year.