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As a landlord it is your responsibility to make sure that all gas appliances, chimneys and flues are regularly inspected. The law also requires you provide a copy of the check to your tenants.

If the engineer considers an appliance or installation to be immediately dangerous they will ask permission to cut off the gas supply and recommend that inspection hatches be put in place.

What is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A gas safety certificate issued by a landlord is an official document that proves that all gas appliances and flues in the rented property have been inspected by an experienced gas engineer. Landlords are legally required organize a gas safety check every year for each rental property they own. Gas Safe registered engineers carry out the inspection and check that all pipework, appliances and flues are in compliance with safety standards.

Landlords are also legally required to provide their tenants with copies of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) at the end of each year’s gas safety inspection and test. This should be given to tenants within 28 days following the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the start of their tenancy.

CP12 is an abbreviation for the CORGI Proforma 12 which was employed by the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) before being replaced by the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The form includes the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, the results, any steps that need to be taken, as well as the name and the title of the engineer who conducted the test.

If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas appliance and the engineer will give advice on what should be done to ensure it is safe for use. If an appliance is deemed Immediately Dangerous, or Abnormally dangerous the gas supply should be disconnected until the problem is fixed.

If a tenant does not permit access to the gas safety checks to be completed the tenant is guilty of an offence that is criminal. If necessary the landlord has the right to ask the courts for a court order to enjoin the tenant from refusing to allow gas safety inspections. However, it’s often easier to write a letter that explains why the checks are important and what’s involved. This should encourage a reluctant tenant to allow access and, if otherwise, the landlord could need to consider starting the process of eviction.

How often should I renew my Gas Safety Certificate?

By law, landlords and letting agents are required to conduct an annual safety check of the chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe for use and there are no gas leaks within the property. Gas inspections are a crucial obligation for landlords and they must ensure that they are conducted by a licensed engineer.

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

A landlord who is unable to provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. It is therefore crucial for landlords to have their Gas Safety checks carried out on time and keep a copy of the certificate in case a tenant needs it.

Installing inspection hatches in all gas appliances is a good idea as it allows engineers to easily access the appliances for their annual inspections. The engineer will label the appliance as ‘at-risk’ and may suggest that tenants stop using the boiler until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords must also provide their tenants with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This gives tenants time to plan their inspection and request permission if needed. If a tenant is refusing entry to the engineer, the landlord must explain the reason for this and what happens in the event that the tenant refuses. If the tenant is still refusing the engineer entry, then the landlord must consider evicting them using section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.

What happens if you don’t have a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence it’s a landlord’s legal duty to ensure that their property is equipped with a valid gas safety certification prior to the time tenants move into. Failure to comply with the law can lead to the landlord being charged or fined heavily. The regulations also stipulate that landlords must give a copy of the gas safety certificate to their tenants upon request.

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

This is an important document that every tenant must keep. The document contains information about gas installations in a rental home as well as the date they were tested and expiration dates. It will help tenants recognize issues with their appliances and installations and make sure they know how contact an Gas Safe Engineer to have them tested.

Landlords are required to provide their current and new tenants with a gas safety inspection report within 28 days of the engineer’s visit to their property. They must also provide a copy the CP12 to the tenant on the day their tenancy commences. Landlords who fail to provide a copy of the gas safety certificate could be prosecuted under the rules and may be subject to unlimited fines or six months imprisonment.

In the same way landlords must ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are working in their homes and have them checked every month. The landlord is responsible for repairing any alarm that doesn’t work. The rules governing this apply to private, council and housing association landlords and also to licensable houses of multiple Occupation (HMOs).

In June 2017 the High Court decided that it was unlawful for landlords to issue Section 21 notices if they did not provide their tenants with an official gas safety certificate. The decision was based on a law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to have a gas safety certification for their property prior to the time tenants move into it.

How do I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords are required by law to make sure that the gas appliances, flues and pipework in their properties are safe for tenants. This is covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. In order to comply with these regulations, landlords must organize annual gas inspections of all the gas appliances and flues that they supply for use in the property. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate, and it has to be filled out by a certified Mk gas safety Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

It is also recommended for landlords to look into having a boiler service carried out simultaneously with the CP12 inspection, as it will help ensure that all gas appliances are working correctly and safely. Landlords are usually able to obtain a combined CP12 and boiler service for a reasonable price from a qualified gas engineer. They will be able to check the seals on boiler burners, inspect the flue system for cracks and leaks, clean the heat exchanger and burner and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 is sometimes called “landlord’s gas safety certificate” however it actually is known as the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of safety tests, as well as details of any problems or actions that should be taken care of. Landlords must provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is crucial that landlords and letting agents allow Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property for safety inspections and maintenance. It’s a good idea inform tenants about the necessity of allowing access, and explaining that the gas engineer is there to ensure they are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant is unwilling to allow access the agent or landlord must explain the legal obligations in writing. They should then visit the property and force entry if needed.

Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants before entering the property. This will prove that the engineer is competent to work on the systems in your home and can therefore be trusted to conduct the safety inspection. You should also be aware that a gas engineer can legally remove the malfunctioning equipment or cut off your gas supply if needed.