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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate? If you're a property owner, it is important to know your responsibilities in relation to the safety of gas in your property. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, are a requirement for landlords. You must arrange for your onsite appliances and flues to be examined annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. You should also provide an original copy of your gas safety certificate to every tenant. What is MK Gas Safety for landlords? Gas Safe registered engineers issue a landlord gas safety certification to the property owner following a safety inspection. The document should include all information about the properties gas pipework and appliances that have been checked for safety. Landlords are legally accountable 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 every landlord has their property checked and receive an updated gas safety certificate every 12 months. However, the regulations require landlords to schedule their inspections not later than one month before the certificate due to expire. This will help them avoid any lapses in coverage and offer the most secure security for their tenants. To get a landlord gas safety certificate, you will need to make arrangements for an Gas Safe registered engineer to visit the property. This engineer will inspect the gas appliances and pipes in the property. The engineer will also test the appliance's emergency controls. The engineer will also test the emergency control for each appliance. If the tenant is unwilling to allow the landlord in, the landlord can try to persuade them by delivering an email that explains why the checks are required and what happens to them if they do not allow them to enter. If this isn't working the landlord could decide to start the eviction process by serving a Section 21 notice. As landlord, you are required to provide your tenants with an original copy of the completed Landlord Gas Safety Record within 28 days of the date each check is that is carried out. This should be provided to existing tenants as well as any new tenants prior to when they move into the property. You must also keep the original document for a period of 2 years. What is a tenant gas safety certificate? Generally speaking, landlords should ensure that all gas appliances in their properties are tested annually by a 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 give the CP12 to the landlord following the inspection. This document must be provided to tenants within four weeks after the test is completed. This document is a record of the checks and should be kept by the landlord for two years from the date of the initial inspection, however it is recommended to store them online to reduce paper waste. Landlords must also ensure that they have access to the property to perform the annual gas safety and service inspections. The law states that if the tenant refuses access, the landlord must adopt reasonable measures to gain access and complete the check. This could include writing to them, asking them to contact the engineer directly, and repeating requests for entry. You may also contact the local council, who might be able to send an official to explain why it is crucial to allow access for safety and maintenance inspections. If a tenant continues to refuse to give access to the property, the landlord should think about starting the process of eviction. While this is not a last resort but it is legal right for the landlord to evict a tenant who refuses to cooperate with security checks. This can be a complicated process, so landlords should consult a lawyer before taking such a step. The landlord is accountable to supply gas appliances, pipework and flues to tenants. This is true even if the landlord sublet the property to a third party. However, the original landlord, and anyone else who has been assigned responsibilities through a contract, must cooperate to ensure that the requirements of the law are met. If a landlord has hired the services of a managing agent to oversee their rental properties, it is important to find out who is responsible for organizing the gas safety test. Some agents will take on this responsibility, but you should inquire with the agency to ensure that you are protected. What is a sub-let gas safety certificate? When a landlord rents out their property, they must make sure that it is safe for the residents living there. A gas safety certificate proves that all gas appliances and flues that are in the property have been tested and deemed safe by an accredited gas engineer. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they get their gas safety checks completed each year, and to ensure that copies are given to the tenants who live there. The checks must be conducted by an Gas Safe registered engineer. The CP12 form must contain the Gas Safe engineer's ID number and date of the issue. The landlord is also required to give the tenants the copy of the gas certificate within 28 working days following the completion of any checks. In the same way, they must provide any new tenants a copy of the CP12 form prior to their move into the property. There are exceptions to this policy however, if the property is used for short-term leases like student housing or holiday cottages. It is recommended to include the details of these exemptions in your tenancy agreement since it can save you a lot of hassle and legal issues in the future. If a landlord discovers that their appliances or flues aren't safe in the process of an inspection, they should arrange for them to be fixed as soon as possible. This may mean disconnection and reconnecting of the gas supply. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, and must check their identity by seeing their photo ID before completing any work. Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the rules governing landlords and gas safety checks are strict and must be followed. If a landlord is found to not comply with the regulations, they may be charged, which can result in fines and even jail sentences for the party who committed the offense. Total Landlord is here to assist you if you're a landlord and need to schedule an inspection of gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your home to conduct an extensive inspection and issue an CP12 certificate. Our prices are competitive and we can provide an same-day service for emergencies. For more information, give us a an email or call us on our website today. What is an annual gas check? If you lease out a portion or all of your home, it's your legal responsibility to have an annual gas safety test. This includes checking your boiler as well as any other gas appliances, including flues, pipework and any fixtures and fittings that use or exhaust gases. A trained Gas Safe engineer will inspect your property and make sure everything is up to date and safe. 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 filled up. It's a good idea give your tenants copies of the completed gas safety report after the inspection and test was carried out. It must be provided to tenants who are currently 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 hire. Landlords are accountable for arranging and paying for gas safety checks and certificates for their properties. If a tenant is unwilling to allow you to carry out the maintenance or check, then you must take “reasonable steps” to gain access. You can send an email explaining why you require access to the property and the security inspections that are required. If the tenant refuses to allow you access and you are not able to gain access, you might think about a Section 21 eviction. If you purchase a landlord insurance policy with Hometree, your annual gas safety check is included. You don't have to worry about scheduling it separately or when you will need to do it. You can be assured that our team will be available to assist you if you want to change your policy information or renew your policy. Visit the Hometree website for more details about our insurance for landlords. You can also sign up for a no-cost quote to learn more about the packages and how much you'll pay. Our promise of no price hike guarantees that your annual premium will not increase more than the rate of inflation for the first year.