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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate? If you're a property owner, it is important to know your responsibilities when it comes to the safety of gas in your property. Landlords must comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Gas Safe registered engineers must inspect your flues and appliances on site annually. Also, you must provide the gas safety certificate to every tenant. What is a gas safety certificate for landlords? Gas Safe registered engineers issue an official gas safety certificate for landlords to the owner after an inspection to ensure safety. The document should contain all the information regarding the gas pipework in the property and appliances that have been inspected for safety. Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring that all of these items are in good operating order and to give their tenants copies of the completed document. The law requires that all landlords have their properties examined and obtain a new gas safety certificate every 12 months. However, the regulations require that landlords ensure they schedule their inspections no later than one month before the current certificate is due to expire. This will help them avoid any gaps in coverage and offer the most secure protection for their tenants. To get a landlord's gas safety certificate, an engineer registered with Gas Safe will need to visit the property. The engineer will examine the gas appliances and pipes in the house. Additionally, the engineer will also examine the emergency controls of each appliance. If any appliances are deemed to be hazardous the engineer will advise you on the correct repair work needed in order to bring them back up to standards and issue an updated gas safety certificate. If a tenant is refusing permit access to the inspection, the landlord can try to convince them to let them in by writing a strong letter that explains why they should have the checks done and what happens should they refuse to let them in. If this fails the landlord might think about initiating the eviction process by delivering the tenant with a Section 21 notice. Your tenants must receive a copy of a completed Landlord Gas Safety Record, within 28 days after every check. This must be provided to current tenants, as well as new tenants prior to their move in. You must also keep the original record for a period of two years. What is a gas safety certification for tenants? Generally speaking, landlords must ensure that all gas appliances that are in their property are regularly tested by an Gas Safe registered engineer. The cost of the test can vary from PS60 to PS120 based on the extent of the inspection. The engineer will issue a CP12 to the landlord following the inspection. The CP12 is required to be handed out to tenants within four weeks following the test has been completed. This document is a record that should be kept by the landlord for two years following the date of the initial inspection. It's recommended to store the documents online to reduce the amount of waste. Landlords also need to ensure that they have access to the property to perform the annual gas safety and service checks. If a tenant refuses to admit access, the law states that the landlord must take all reasonable steps' to gain entry to complete the inspection. This may include writing to them, asking them to contact the engineer directly, and reiterating requests for entry. It can also include calling the local council, who might be able to send an official round to explain the necessity of granting access for safety and maintenance checks. If homeowner gas safety certificate is still refusing to give access, the landlord should consider beginning the process of eviction. It is the landlord's legal right to expel tenants who do not cooperate with safety checks. Landlords should seek legal advice before taking this step as it may be difficult. The landlord is accountable for all gas pipes, appliances and flues that they own and offer for use by the tenants. This is the case even if the landlord sublet the property to a third party. However the original landlord and anyone who is obligated through a contract, must work together to ensure the statutory requirements are met. It is crucial to find out whether a landlord has employed an agent managing their rental properties. They should also inquire who is responsible for arranging gas safety tests. Some agents will take on this responsibility, however you must check with the agency to make sure that you are protected. What is a gas safety certificate for sub-letting? When a landlord leases their property, they must ensure that it is safe for the residents who live there. Gas safety certificates show that all gas appliances and flues have been inspected by a certified engineer and are deemed safe. The landlord is responsible for ensuring that gas safety checks are conducted each year, and copies of the certificates are handed out to the tenants. The checks must be carried out by an accredited Gas Safe engineer, and the CP12 form should include their ID number and date of the 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 any new tenants a copy of the CP12 form prior to their move into the property. There are exceptions to this policy however, in the case of a property being used for short-term rentals such as student housing or holiday cottages. Include these exemptions as part of your tenancy contract to prevent any legal issues later on. If a landlord discovers their appliances or flues are not in compliance with the safety standards of an inspection, he must fix them as soon as he can. This could involve disconnection and reconnection of the gas supply to the appliance or installing. Landlords are responsible for making sure that their gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, and must check their identity by looking at their photocard before carrying out any work. Despite the exemptions discussed above, the regulations around gas safety checks for landlords and landlords are strict and must be followed. If a landlord is found to be in breach of the regulations they may be charged and could face fines and even jail sentences for the person who is in breach. Total Landlord is here to assist you if you're a landlord that needs to arrange an inspection for gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your home to conduct a full check and provide you with an CP12 certificate. We provide competitive prices and same-day service for emergency situations. Contact us or visit our site for more details. What is an annual gas safety inspection? You are legally obliged to conduct an annual gas safety inspection every year, if you lease the entirety or a portion of your home. This includes checking the boiler and other gas appliances like flues and pipework, and the fixtures and fittings that use or exhaust gas. Gas Safe engineers will inspect your home and make sure that everything is safe and up-to-date. They will test all gas appliances and flues, and check for signs of leaking or carbon monoxide poisoning. They will also ensure that the gas is switched on and that the gas meter is charged up. After the inspection and examination, it's a good idea to provide an original copy of your gas safety report to your tenants. It must be provided to existing tenants within 28 days, and to any new tenants prior to when they move in. Keep the copy for yourself as well as any agents you use. Landlords are responsible for organizing and paying for gas safety checks and certificates for their properties. If a tenant does not permit you to conduct the maintenance or check, then you must take “reasonable steps” to gain access. This could include sending a strongly worded letter explaining why you need access to the property and what the security checks will entail. If the tenant refuses to give you access and you are not able to gain access, you might think about a Section 21 eviction. When you buy a landlord insurance policy with Hometree, your annual gas safety check is included. This means that you don't need to organize it on your own or think about when you'll have to complete it. You can also rest assured that we're there for you should you need to renew your policy or alter any information. For more information about our insurance plans for landlords, please visit the Hometree website. Request a quote to learn more about the coverage and costs. Our no-price hike guarantee means that your annual cost will not rise more than the rate of inflation for the first year.