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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As an owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances, flues, and chimneys undergo annual checks. The law also requires that you provide a copy the check to your tenants.

mk-gas-safety-logo-black-text.pngIf the engineer considers an appliance or installation to be immediately dangerous they will ask for permission to shut off the gas supply and suggest that inspection hatches are installed.

What is a Gas Safety Certificate?

A gas safety certificate for landlords is a document which demonstrates that all of the gas appliances in the rental property and flues have been inspected by a certified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required arrange a gas safety check every year for each rental property they own. The inspection is performed by an Gas Safe registered engineer and makes sure that all of the pipework, appliances, and flues are in good working condition and that they are in compliance with the safety regulations.

Landlords are also legally required to provide tenants with an original copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) after each annual gas safety inspection and test. The document should be handed out to tenants within 28 days following the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the beginning of their tenure.

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

If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas appliance and the engineer will give advice on what needs to be done to make it safe for use. If an appliance is deemed to be immediate danger or Abnormally Lethal the gas supply must be turned off until the problem is fixed.

If a tenant is unwilling to allow access for the gas security checks to be conducted, it is a criminal offence. If needed landlords can apply to the courts for an order to stop the tenant from preventing gas safety inspections. However, it is often easier to send a letter that explains why the checks are essential and what will be involved. This should entice the tenant who is hesitant to let access to the property. If not the landlord is not willing, he will have to initiate the eviction process.

How often should I receive a Gas Safety Certificate?

The landlords and letting agencies are legally required to carry out an annual safety check on all gas appliances and flues that they provide to tenants. This is done to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and that there are no gas leaks in the property. Gas inspections are a crucial obligation for landlords and they should ensure that they are carried out by a qualified engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate, formerly known as the Gas Safety Check Record, is a legal document which indicates that an engineer completed a gas inspection within the last 12 months. It is issued by the landlord and should be presented to the tenant to verify the safety of gas supply. It is valid for a period of 12 months and must be renewed annually.

A landlord who is unable to provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be penalized. Gas Safety checks must be carried out by landlords on time. They must keep a copy in the event that tenants request it.

Installing inspection hatches on all gas appliances is a good idea, because it lets engineers easily access the appliances to conduct annual inspections. If the appliance is found to be 'at risk' during an inspection the engineer will categorise it as such and will shut off the boiler and advise that the tenant not use it until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords must also ensure that they give 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 to plan their inspection and request permission if needed. If a tenant does not allow the engineer access the landlord should send a letter to them explaining why the engineer is required and what happens if they don't comply. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord may think about evicting the tenant in accordance with section 21 of 1988 Housing Act.

What happens if you don't own a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence it's the landlord's legal responsibility to ensure that their property is equipped with an approved gas safety certificate before tenants move into the property. Failure to adhere to this law can result in the landlord being charged or being fined a significant amount. The regulations state that landlords must also provide copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.

Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental home of the landlord to perform an inspection of the gas supply to all gas appliances. During the inspection, the engineer will note any issues that may present a danger for tenants. They will then issue an CP12 gas safety certificate which is also known as the Landlord Gas Safety Record or a Gas Safety Certificate.

This is a very important document that every tenant should keep. It contains information about the gas installations in the rental property as well as information about when they were last tested and their expiry dates. It will help tenants recognize any issues with the installation or appliances and ensure that they know how to reach an Gas Safe engineer to have them examined.

Landlords are required to provide their current and new tenants with a gas safety check report within 28 days of the engineer visiting their property. They must also give a copy of the CP12 to the tenant on the day that their tenancy commences. Landlords that fail to provide the the gas certificate can be prosecuted and could face unlimited fines or six months in prison.

The same way landlords must ensure that carbon monoxide detectors work in their homes and have them tested every month. If the alarm is not working, the landlord must fix it. This is applicable to private landlords, councils and housing associations as well as licensable Houses of Multiple Occupation.

In June 2017, the High Court ruled that it was unlawful for landlords to issue Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with a valid Gas Safety Certificate. The ruling was based on the law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to have a gas safety certification for their property prior to when tenants move into it.

How do I get a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring that gas appliances, flues and pipework in the properties they rent out are safe. This is covered under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To be in compliance with the regulations, landlords are required to conduct annual gas inspections on all gas appliances and flues they install in the property. This is referred to as a CP12 gas safety certificate and it must be completed by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should consider conducting 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 inspect the seals on boiler burners and look for leaks and cracks in the flue system, clean the heat exchanger and carry out general maintenance.

The CP12 is sometimes referred to by the term "landlord's gas safety certificate" however it actually is called the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It outlines the outcomes of all the safety checks and details of any actions or problems that need to 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 or letting agents only allow Gas Safe registered engineers to access the property for safety checks and maintenance. It is crucial to educate tenants about the importance of permitting gas engineers access to the property and explain that the engineer's job is to keep them safe from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to permit access it is the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility to clarify the legal obligations in writing. Then follow with a visit to the property to compel entry if needed.

Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants before entering the property. This will ensure that the engineer is competent to work on your home's systems and therefore be trusted to conduct the safety check. It's also worth bearing in mind that the gas engineer is legally able to disconnect faulty equipment and can cut off your gas supplies if necessary.

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