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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As a landlord it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances chimneys, flues and chimneys are inspected annually. You must also provide a copy to your tenants.

If the engineer determines that any installation or appliance is immediately dangerous the engineer will request permission to disconnect gas supply and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

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

A landlord gas safety certificate is a document that proves that all the gas appliances in the rental property and flues have been checked by a qualified gas safe register duplicate certificate engineer. Landlords are legally obliged to conduct a gas safety inspection annually for each rental property they own. The inspection is performed by an Gas Safe registered engineer and checks to ensure that all pipework and appliances as well as flues are in good working condition and in compliance with safety standards.

Landlords are also legally required to provide their tenants with copies of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) at the end of each year's gas safety inspection and test. The certificate should be given to current tenants within 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to new tenants at the start of their tenure.

CP12 is an abbreviation of the CORGI Proforma 12 which was used by the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) before it was replaced by the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The form shows the date of the last gas inspection or test, the results, any issues or actions that need to be addressed, as well as the name of the person who performed the test.

The engineer will give advice if the Gas Safety Check reveals any issues with the gas appliance. This will outline what needs to be corrected so that it is safe for use. If a gas appliance is found to be immediately dangerous or abnormally dangerous, the gas supply must be shut off until the issue has been resolved.

If a tenant refuses to permit access to the gas security checks to be conducted the tenant is guilty of a criminal offence. A landlord may apply to the courts for an injunction order should it be necessary, but it is generally easier to simply send a strongly worded letter explaining why it is essential that the checks are carried out and what they will involve. This should make a tenant more hesitant to give access, and in the event that they do not, the landlord might need to consider starting the process of eviction.

How often should I get a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords and letting agents are legally required to conduct an annual gas safety inspection on all flues and gas appliances that they supply to tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe for use and that there aren't any gas leaks within the property. This is a vitally important responsibility for landlords and they should ensure that they have their gas inspections completed by a licensed gas engineer.

The gas certificate Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is legal document that confirms that an inspection of the gas supply has been performed by a licensed 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 certificate supply. It is valid for a time of 12 months, and must be renewed every year.

A landlord who is unable to provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be penalized. It is therefore crucial for landlords to have their Gas Safety checks carried out in a timely manner and to keep a copy the documentation in case a tenant requests it.

Installing inspection hatches on all gas appliances is a good idea as it allows engineers to quickly access the appliances for their annual inspections. The engineer will label the appliance as 'at-risk' and may recommend that the tenant refrain from using the boiler until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords must also give their tenants at least 24 hours' notice before entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This will allow tenants to prepare for the visit and give permission if needed. If a tenant is refusing the engineer's entry the landlord must explain why this is necessary and what will happen in the event that the tenant refuses. If the tenant refuses to allow the engineer entry, the landlord can think about evicting the tenant in accordance with section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.

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

It is the legal obligation of a landlord to make sure that their property has an official gas safety certificate that is valid prior to the time tenants move into. Failure to adhere to this law could result in the landlord being prosecuted or fined heavily. The regulations require that landlords must also provide copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.

Landlords must have an Gas Safe registered engineer visit their rental property to conduct a gas check on all gas appliances. During the inspection, a Gas Safe registered engineer will be able to identify any issues that could pose a danger to tenants. The engineer will issue the CP12 Gas Safety Document, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).

mk-gas-safety-logo.pngThis is a crucial document that every tenant must be able to access and keep. It contains information about the gas installations in a rental property as well as information on when they were last checked and the expiry dates. It can help tenants identify any issues with the appliances or installations and ensure they are aware of how to contact a Gas Safe engineer to have them examined.

Landlords are required to provide their tenants, both new and existing, with a gas safety check report within 28 days of the engineer's visit to their property. The landlord is also required to provide an original copy of CP12 at the beginning of the tenancy. Landlords who fail to provide the the gas certificate may be prosecuted and could face unlimited fines or six months in prison.

In the same way, landlords should ensure that carbon monoxide detectors work in their properties and arrange for them being tested every month. The landlord is responsible for fixing the problem if the alarm does not work. This applies to private landlords, councils and housing associations as well as licensable houses of Multiple Occupation.

In June 2017, the High Court decided that it was illegal for landlords to issue Section 21 notices if they did not provide their tenants with a valid gas safety certificate. The ruling was based on the law that states that landlords with assured shorthold tenancies must have a gas safety record for their property prior to when tenants move in.

How do I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords have a legal responsibility to make sure that the gas appliances, flues and pipework in their homes are safe for tenants. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 deal with this. To comply with the regulations, landlords are required to conduct annual gas inspections on all gas appliances and flues they provide for use within the property. This is known as a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate and it must be completed by a certified Gas Safe Registered Engineer after each inspection.

It's also recommended for landlords to consider having the boiler service completed in conjunction with the CP12 inspection, as it will help ensure that all gas appliances are functioning correctly and safely. Gas engineers can offer an integrated CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable cost. They will check the boiler burner's seals as well as look for leaks and cracks within the flue system, clean the heat exchanger and carry out general maintenance.

The CP12 is sometimes known as "landlord gas safety certificates's gas safety certificate", although it's actually known as the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of all safety checks and the details of any actions or issues that need to be addressed. Landlords are required to provide their tenants a CP12 document not later than 28 days after the Gas Safety Check is completed.

It is essential that the landlord or letting agent only permit Gas Safe registered engineers to access the property to conduct safety checks and for maintenance. It is essential to inform tenants about the importance of allowing gas engineers access to the property. They should explain that the engineer's presence is necessary to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is unwilling to permit access it's the landlord's or letting agent's duty to clarify the legal obligations in writing, and follow with a visit to the property to force entry if needed.

Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants before they are allowed to enter the property. This will confirm that the engineer has the necessary qualifications to work on your home's systems and therefore be trusted to carry out the safety inspection. You should also be aware that a gas engineer can legally disconnect defective equipment or shut off your gas supply if needed.

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