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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

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

If the engineer considers that any appliance or installation is imminently dangerous the engineer will request permission to cut off the supply of gas and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

What is what is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A landlord's gas safety certificate is an official document that confirms that all gas appliances and flues within the rental property have been inspected by an accredited gas engineer. Landlords must arrange the gas check for each rental property that they own at least once a year. The inspection is carried out by an Gas Safe registered engineer and makes sure that all pipes and appliances as well as flues are in good working condition and that they are in compliance with the safety regulations.

The law also requires landlords to give tenants a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, (Gas Safety Record) after each annual inspection and test for gas safety. This must be given to tenants in the 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to new tenants at the start of their tenancy.

CP12 is the abbreviation of the CORGI Proforma 12 that was employed by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form contains the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, the results, any steps required to be taken, and the name and title of the engineer that conducted the test.

If the Gas Safety check highlights any issues 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 dangerous immediately or abnormally dangerous, the gas supply must be shut off until the issue is resolved.

If a tenant is unwilling to allow access for the gas safety checks to be carried out it is a criminal offence. If needed the landlord has the right to ask the courts for a court order to enjoin the tenant from preventing the gas safety checks. However, it is more common to send a letter that clarifies why the checks are essential and what will be required. This should entice tenants who are hesitant to allow access to the house. If not the landlord has to begin the eviction process.

How often should I receive a Gas Safety Certificate?

The law requires that landlords and let agents are required by law to conduct an annual gas safety inspection on all chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and that there aren't any gas leaks in the property. This is an essential obligation and landlords must make sure that they get their gas inspections done by a certified gas engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is a legal document that confirms that a gas inspection has been completed by a qualified engineer within the last 12 months. It is given to the landlord and should be handed over to the tenant as proof of the safety of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months, and has to be renewed every year.

A landlord who fails 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 in a timely manner and keep a copy of the documents in the event that a tenant asks for it.

It's also a good idea for landlords to set up inspection hatches on all gas appliances, so that engineers can easily access them for annual inspections. If the appliance is found to be at risk during an inspection, the engineer will formally categorise it as such and shut off the boiler and suggest that the tenant not use it until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords should also make sure that they give their tenants at least 24 hours notice before they are allowed to enter the property to perform Gas Safety checks. This will allow tenants to prepare for the visit and provide permission, if required. If a tenant is unwilling to permit the engineer to enter, the landlord should send a letter to them explaining the reason for the visit and what happens in the event that they do not comply. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord may decide to evict the tenant under section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.

What happens if I don't receive a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence it's a landlord's legal duty to ensure their property has an approved gas safety certificate before tenants move into the property. In the absence of this, it's an offence that can lead to landlords being prosecuted and subject to severe fines. The regulations also state that landlords must provide a copy of the gas safety report to their tenants on request.

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

This is a crucial document that every tenant must keep. It includes information about the gas installations in the rental property and also details about when they were last tested and their expiry dates. It can help tenants identify problems with appliances or installations and make sure they know how to contact the Gas Safe Engineer to have them checked.

Landlords must give the gas safety report to their tenants, new and existing within 28 days after the engineer has visited their property. The landlord must also provide a copy of CP12 at the beginning of the lease. Landlords who fail to provide the copy of the gas safety certificate and boiler service certificate can be charged and face unlimited fines or six months in prison.

In the same way landlords must make sure that carbon monoxide detectors work in their properties and arrange for them being tested each month. The landlord is responsible for fixing the problem if the alarm does not work. The rules for this are applicable to private, council and housing association landlords, and also to licensable Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

In June 2017 In June 2017, the High Court ruled that it was illegal for landlords to send Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with a valid gas Safety certificate cost. The decision was based on a law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to obtain a gas safety certification for their property before tenants move in.

How can I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that gas appliances, flues, and pipework in the properties they rent out are safe. This is covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To comply with the regulations landlords must conduct annual gas checks on all gas appliances and flues they provide to tenants. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate. It must be completed by a certified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

It is also an excellent idea for landlords to think about having a boiler service carried out in conjunction with the CP12 inspection, as this will help ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Gas engineers can provide a combined CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable cost. They will inspect the seals of boiler burners and look for leaks and cracks within the flue system and clean the heat exchanger, and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 is sometimes known as "landlord's gas safety certificate" but it actually is known as the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It outlines the outcomes of all safety inspections and the details of any actions or issues that need to be addressed. Landlords must provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is essential that landlords and letting agents only permit Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It's important to educate tenants on the importance of allowing gas engineers access to the property and explain that the engineer's job is to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to allow access it's the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility to clarify the legal obligations in writing. Then follow by visiting the property to compel entry if needed.

Tenants must always request to see a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer before letting them in to prove that they are properly qualified to work on your home's gas systems and is able to complete the gas safety test efficiently and efficiently. It is also important to know that a gas engineer can legally disconnect the malfunctioning equipment or cut off the gas supply in case of need.