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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate? If you're a property owner, it's important to understand your responsibilities when it comes to the gas safety of your property. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 are mandatory for landlords. Gas Safe registered engineers must inspect your flues and appliances regularly on site. Also, you must give a copy of your gas safety certificate to your tenants. What is a gas safety certification for landlords? Gas Safe registered engineers issue the landlord with a gas safety certificate to the owner following a safety inspection. The document should include all the information regarding the gas pipework in the property and appliances that have been checked for safety. Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that all these items are in good operating order and to give their tenants copies of the completed document. All landlords are legally required to have their properties inspected every 12 months and obtain an updated certificate of gas safety. However, the regulations also require that landlords ensure they plan their inspections no more than one month prior to when the current certificate is due to expire. This allows them to prevent any coverage gaps and provide the best protection for their tenants. To obtain a gas safety certificate for your landlord You will need to get an Gas Safe registered engineer to visit the property. The engineer will examine the gas appliances and pipes within the property. In addition the engineer will test the emergency controls for each appliance. The engineer will also test the emergency controls for each appliance. If a tenant is refusing to permit access to the inspection, the landlord may attempt to persuade them to allow the inspection by sending a strongly worded letter outlining why they require the checks done and what will happen if they don't let them in. If this fails, the landlord may decide to start the eviction process by serving the tenant with a Section 21 notice. You must provide your tenants an original copy of the completed Landlord Gas Safety Record, within 28 days after each inspection. The record should be given to existing tenants as well as to any new tenants before they move in. You should also keep the original document for two years. What is a tenant gas safety certification? In general, landlords are accountable for ensuring that all gas appliances within their property are inspected annually by an Gas Safe certified engineer. The cost of the test can range from PS60 to PS120, depending on the extent of the check. The engineer will give a CP12 to the landlord after the inspection. The document must be provided to tenants within four weeks following the test is completed. The document is an official record of the tests and should be kept by the landlord for two years after the date of the first inspection, but it is recommended that they are stored online to help reduce the amount of the amount of paper used. Landlords must also make sure that they have access to the property to conduct the annual service and gas safety checks. If a tenant is unwilling to permit access, the law says that the landlord must take all 'reasonable steps' to complete the inspection. It could be necessary to write to the tenant, asking them to contact an engineer directly, and to repeatedly request entry. It can also include contact with the local council, who may be able to send an official circular to explain the importance of granting access to safety and maintenance checks. If the tenant refuses to allow access and the landlord is considering eviction. While this should be a last option but it is legal right for the landlord to evict a tenant that refuses to cooperate with essential security checks. Landlords should seek legal advice prior taking this step as it can be complicated. The landlord is responsible for all gas pipes as well as flues, appliances and appliances that they own and offer for use by the tenants. This is true even if a landlord sublet the property to an outside party. However, the original landlord, and anyone who has been assigned responsibilities by contract, should collaborate to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. If a landlord has employed the services of an agent managing their rental properties, it is important to know who is responsible for organizing the gas safety test. Some agents will assume responsibility for this, but it is important to inquire with the agency in advance to be certain that you are fully protected. What is a gas safety certification for sub-letting? When a landlord rents out their property they need to make sure that it is safe for the people living there. A gas safety certificate is proof that all the gas appliances and flues that are in the property have been tested and deemed safe by an accredited gas engineer. The landlord is responsible to ensure that gas safety checks are performed every year, and copies of the certificates are handed out to the tenants. The checks must be performed by an Gas Safe registered engineer. The CP12 form must include the Gas Safe engineer's ID number and date of issue. The landlord must also give tenants a copy of the gas certificate within 28 days following the completion of any checks. The landlord must also give any new tenants a copy of the CP12 form before they move into the property. There are exceptions to this rule, however, when the property is used for short-term lets such as holiday cottages for students or student housing. Include these exemptions in the terms of your tenancy contract in order to avoid legal issues in the future. If a landlord finds that their appliances or flues are not in compliance with the safety standards of an inspection, he must make the necessary repairs as soon as he can. This could involve disconnecting and reconnecting the gas supply to the appliance or installation. Landlords must ensure that their gas technicians have Gas Safe registration and verify their identity using their photo card prior to performing any work. Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the rules for gas safety inspections for landlords and landlords are extremely strict and must be adhered to. If the landlord is found to be in violation of the regulations they could be prosecuted and could face fines or even jail sentences. mkgassafety is here to assist you if you're a landlord that needs to arrange an inspection of gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your home to conduct a full check and issue a CP12 certificate. Our prices are reasonable and we can provide a same day service in the event of an emergency. Contact us or visit our website today to learn more. What is an annual gas safety check? If you lease out a portion or all of your home, it's your legal obligation to conduct an annual gas safety check. This includes checking your boiler as well as any other gas appliances, such as pipework, flues, and fixtures and fittings that use or exhaust gases. A trained Gas Safe engineer will inspect your home and ensure that everything is current and safe. They will examine the flues and gas appliances, and look for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning or leaks. They will also ensure that the gas supply is working and the gas meter has money on it. It's a good idea give your tenants copies of the completed gas safety certificate after the inspection and verification has been carried out. It should be given to tenants who are currently tenants within 28 days and to any new tenants before they move in. Keep a copy of your gas safety record for yourself and any agents you hire. Landlords are responsible for arranging and paying for gas safety checks and certificates for their properties. If a tenant refuses access to allow the inspection or maintenance work to be carried out it is your responsibility to take'reasonable steps' to gain entry. This may include sending a clearly written letter stating why you require access to the property and what the security checks will be. If the tenant does not give you access then you might be considering the possibility of a Section 21 eviction. Your annual gas safety inspection is covered by your Hometree landlord insurance policy. There's no need to fret about scheduling it separately or when you'll require it. You can be assured that our team will be there to help you if you need to change your policy information or renew your policy. Visit the Hometree site to find out more on our landlord insurance packages. Register for an estimate to find out more about the coverage and cost. Our no price hike promise guarantees that your annual premium will not rise more than the rate of inflation for the first year.