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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?

It's important that you understand your obligations as landlords when it comes to gas safety. Landlords are required to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

You must arrange for your onsite appliances and flues to be checked each year by an Gas Safe registered engineer. You must also provide a copy gas safety report to your tenants.

What is a gas safety certificate?

A gas safety certificate for a landlord is a formal document that an Gas Safe registered engineer gives to the owner of a property after conducting a safety inspection. The document should include all information about the gas pipework of the property and appliances that have been tested for safety. Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring that all of these things are in good working order and that they give their tenants copies of the completed document.

All landlords are legally required to inspect their properties every 12 months, and to obtain a new certificate of gas safety. The regulations require that landlords schedule their inspections at least a month prior to the expiration of their current certificate. This helps them avoid any lapse in coverage and gives the best protection for their tenants.

To obtain a landlord's Gas Safety certificate An engineer who is registered with Gas Safe will need to visit the property. This engineer will inspect the gas appliances and pipes in the property. The engineer will also test each appliance's emergency controls. If any appliances are found to be hazardous, the engineer will advise you on the correct work needed in order to bring them back up to standard and issue a new gas safety certificate.

If a tenant is refusing allow access for the inspection, the landlord can try to persuade them to allow access by sending a clearly written letter explaining why they need the checks done and what would happen if they don't let them in. If this fails the landlord may look into initiating the eviction process by serving them with the Section 21 notice.

As landlord, you are required to provide your tenants with a copy of your completed Landlord Gas Safety Record within 28 days of each check that is carried out. The record should be given to existing tenants, as well as any new tenants prior to when they move into the property. In addition, you should also keep a copy of the record for two years.

What is a tenant gas safety certification?

Generally speaking, landlords should ensure that all gas appliances that are in their property are regularly tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The cost can range from PS60 to PS120 depending on the scope of the test. The engineer will provide the CP12 to the landlord following the inspection. The CP12 is required to be handed out to tenants in four weeks after the test has been completed. The document is a proof of the inspection and should be kept by the landlord for two years following the date of the initial inspection. It's recommended to store them online to reduce the amount of waste.

Landlords should also ensure that they have access to the property to conduct the annual service and gas safety inspections. The law stipulates that in the event tenants refuse access, the landlord must take'reasonable measures' to gain entry and carry out the inspection. It may be necessary to write to the tenant, asking them to contact an engineer directly and make repeated requests for entry. You can also contact your local council, who might be able send an official to explain why it is important to allow access for maintenance and safety inspections.

If the tenant is unwilling to let access in and the landlord is considering the possibility of eviction. It is the landlord's legal right to expel tenants who refuse to cooperate with safety checks. This can be a difficult process, so landlords must consult with a lawyer before taking such a step.

The landlord is responsible for all gas pipework as well as flues, appliances and appliances they own and supply for use by the tenants. This is the case even if the landlord sublet the property to an outside party. However the original landlord and anyone else who has been given duties by contract, must cooperate to ensure that the requirements of the law are met.

It is important to determine whether a landlord has employed an agent to manage their rental properties. They should also ask who is responsible for arranging gas safety tests. Some agents will assume responsibility for this, but it is worth checking with the agency ahead of time to be certain that you are covered.

What is a gas safety certificate for sub-let?

When a landlord leases their property, they must ensure that it is safe for the people who reside there. A gas safety certificates certificate is proof that all 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 that copies of the certificates are handed out to the tenants. The checks must be performed by an accredited Gas Safe engineer, and the CP12 form must include their ID number and date of issue.

It is also an obligation of law that the landlord hand the tenants a copy the gas safety certificate within 28 days of any checks being completed. In the same way, landlords must provide a copy of CP12 to any new tenants prior to their move in.

This rule is not applicable when the property is let out for a brief duration, such as an apartment for students or a holiday home. It's an ideal idea to include details of these exemptions in your tenancy contract, as it could save you a lot of stress and potential legal issues in the future.

If a landlord finds that any of their appliances or flues are unsafe during the process of an inspection, they must make arrangements for them to be repaired as soon as they can. This could involve disconnection and reconnection of the gas supply to the appliance or installing. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, and must verify their identity by looking at their photocard before carrying out any work.

Despite the exemptions discussed above, the rules governing landlords and gas safety checks are extremely strict and must be complied with. If the landlord is found to be in violation of the regulations, they could be prosecuted and could be fined or even jail sentences.

Total Landlord is here to help if you are a landlord who needs to schedule an inspection of gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your property to perform an entire inspection and issue the CP12 certificate. Our prices are competitive and we offer the same day service for emergencies. Call us or visit our site today to learn more.

What is an annual gas safety check?

Legally, you are obliged to conduct an annual gas safe certificate check safety check each year if you rent out the entirety or a portion of your home. This includes checking the boiler and other gas appliances like pipes and flues and any fixtures and fittings which make use of or exhaust gas.

A certified Gas Safe engineer will inspect your property and make sure that everything is up-to-date and safe. They will examine the flues and gas appliances and look for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning or leaks. They will also make sure that the gas supply is on and the gas meter has money in it.

It's a good idea provide your tenants with an original copy of the gas safety certificate after the inspection and verification was completed. The record must be handed out to existing tenants within 28 days, and to any new tenants before they move in. It is also recommended to keep an original copy of the gas safety record for yourself and any agents you use.

Landlords are responsible for organizing and paying for gas safety inspections and certificates for their properties. If tenants refuse to allow the inspection or maintenance work to be carried out the landlord must take reasonable steps' to gain access. You could send an explanation in a letter of why you need to access the property and the safety checks involved. If the tenant does not let you in and you are not able to gain access, you might think about the possibility of a Section 21 eviction.

When you purchase an insurance policy for your landlord with Hometree the annual gas safety check is included. You don't need to worry about arranging it separately, or when you'll need to do it. You can also rest assured that we're there for you in the event that you have to renew your policy or change any information.

Visit the Hometree website for more details about our insurance for landlords. You can also enroll for a free quote to find out more about the coverage and how often gas safety certificate much you'll pay. Our guarantee of no price increases means that you will not pay more in your annual premium than the inflation rate for the first year.