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What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?

If you're a property owner, it is important to know your responsibilities when it comes to the safety of gas at your property. Landlords are required to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

Gas Safe registered engineers must examine your flues and appliances on site annually. You should also provide a copy of your gas safety certificate to every tenant.

What is a gas safety certificate?

Gas Safe registered engineers issue an official gas safety certificate for landlords to the owner after an inspection for safety. It should contain all the information regarding the property's gas pipework, flues, and appliances that have been inspected for safety. Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that these items are in good order and to provide copies of the completed document to their tenants.

All landlords are legally required to inspect their properties every 12 months, and to obtain an updated certificate of gas safety. The regulations require that landlords plan their inspections at least one month prior to expiration of the current certificate. This will help them avoid any gaps in coverage and ensure the best protection to their tenants.

In order to obtain a landlord gas safety certificate you must get an Gas Safe registered engineer to visit the property. The engineer will perform an inspection of all of the gas appliances and installation pipework in the property. The engineer will also check each appliance's emergency controls. The engineer will also test the emergency control for each appliance.

If the tenant is unwilling to let the landlord in, the landlord can try to convince the tenant to let them in by sending them an email that explains the reason for the checks and what happens to them if they do not let them in. If this fails the landlord may think about initiating the eviction process by giving them an Section 21 notice.

Your tenants must receive a copy of a completed Landlord Gas Safety Record, within 28 days after every check. This should be given to both existing tenants and any new tenants, before they move in. You should also keep the original records for a period of two years.

What is a gas safety certificate for tenants?

In general, landlords are responsible to ensure that all gas appliances in their property are inspected annually by a Gas Safe certified engineer. The cost can vary from PS60 to PS120 depending on the scope of the inspection. The engineer will issue an CP12 to the landlord following the inspection. The CP12 must be provided to tenants within four weeks following the test is completed. The document is a record of the checks and should be kept by the landlord for two years after the date of the initial inspection, although it's recommended that they are stored online to help reduce the amount of paper waste.

Landlords must also make sure that they have access to the property to conduct annual gas safety and service inspections. The law stipulates that if a tenant refuses access, the landlord must use reasonable measures to gain access and complete the inspection. It could be necessary to write to the tenant, asking them to contact an engineer directly and repeat requests for entry. You may also contact the local council, who may be able send an official to explain why it's crucial to allow access for safety and maintenance checks.

If the tenant refuses to let access in, the landlord may consider eviction. It is the landlord's legal right to remove tenants who do not cooperate with security checks. Landlords should seek legal advice before taking this step because it could be a complicated process.

The landlord is responsible to provide gas appliances, pipework and flues to tenants. This is true even if the property is entirely or partially sublet by the landlord to third parties, although the original landlord and any person who is acquiring responsibilities through contractual arrangements should cooperate, with a an explicit allocation of responsibilities to ensure that the legal requirements are met.





If a landlord has employed the services of a managing agent to oversee their rental properties, it is essential that they find out who is responsible for organizing the gas safety test. Certain agents will be able to take on this responsibility, but you should check with the agency to make sure that you are protected.

What is how much gas safety certificate for sub-letting?

When a landlord rents their property they need to ensure that it is safe for the residents living there. A gas safety certificate is proof that all the gas appliances and flues in the property have been checked and deemed to be safe by an accredited gas engineer. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they receive their gas safety checks done each year and that copies are given to the tenants who live there. The checks should be conducted by an accredited Gas Safe engineer, and the CP12 form must include their ID number as well as a date of the issue.

The landlord must also provide tenants a copy the gas certificate within 28 working days after the completion of any checks. In the same way, they must provide any new tenants a copy the CP12 form prior to their move into the property.

This rule is not applicable if the property has been let out for a brief period of time, like the student house or holiday cottage. It's an ideal idea to include details of these exemptions in your tenancy agreement because it will save you a lot of stress and legal complexities in the future.

If a landlord finds that their appliances or flues are not in compliance with the safety standards of an inspection, they must fix them in the shortest time possible. This may involve disconnection and reconnection of the gas supply to the appliance or installation. Landlords must make sure that their gas technicians have Gas Safe registration and verify their identity with a photo ID prior to completing any work.

Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the regulations governing gas safety checks for landlords are strict and must be adhered to. If the landlord is found not comply with the regulations, they could be prosecuted and could face penalties of fines or even jail time for the person who is in breach.

Total Landlord is here to help if you are a landlord that needs to schedule an inspection for gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your property to carry out an extensive inspection and issue an CP12 certificate. We offer competitive prices and same-day service for emergency situations. For more information, give us a an email or call us on our website today.

What is an annual check-up on gas?

Legally, you are accountable for an annual gas safety inspection every year, if you lease a part or all your home. This includes checking your boiler as well as any other gas appliances, such as pipework, flues, and fittings or fixtures that utilize or exhaust gases.

Gas Safe engineers will inspect your home to ensure all is in good order and up-to-date. They will test all the gas appliances and flues, and look for signs of leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning. They will also make sure that the gas supply is turned on and that the gas meter has money in it.

It's a good idea to provide your tenants with an original copy of the gas safety certificate after the inspection and verification was completed. It should be handed out to tenants in the period of 28 days and to new tenants prior to moving into. 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 does not permit you to conduct the maintenance or inspection, you must take "reasonable steps" to gain access. This could mean sending a strongly worded letter stating why you require access to the property and what the security checks will be. If the tenant is still refusing, you can consider starting a Section 21 eviction process.

If you purchase an insurance policy for landlords through Hometree the annual gas safety check is included. You don't have to worry about arranging it separately, or when you will require it. You can also be confident that we're there for you in the event that you have to renew your insurance or change any information.

For more information on our landlord insurance packages you can visit the Hometree website. You can also sign up for a free quote to learn more about the packages and how much you'll pay. Our guarantee of no price increase means that you won't pay more for your annual premium than the inflation rate in the first year.