The Lesser-Known Benefits Of What Is A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate

What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?

If you're a landlord, it is important to know your responsibilities when it comes 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 checked annually by an Gas Safe registered engineer. You must also give a copy of your gas safety record to your tenants.

What is a landlord gas safety certificate?

Gas Safe registered engineers issue the landlord with a gas safety certificate to the owner following an inspection to ensure safety. 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 things are in good operating order and to provide their tenants with copies of the document they have completed.

The law requires that all landlords have their properties inspected and get a new gas  safety certificate  every 12 months. However, the regulations require landlords to plan their inspections no more than one month before the current certificate is due to expire. This will help them avoid any coverage gaps and offer the most secure security for their tenants.

To get 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 house. The engineer will also check each appliance's emergency controls. If any appliances are deemed to be hazardous the engineer will inform you on the correct repairs needed in order to bring them up to standard and issue an updated gas safety certification.

If the tenant refuses to allow the landlord in, the landlord could attempt to persuade them by delivering an email that explains why the checks are required and what will happen to them if they refuse to allow them to enter. If this doesn't work, the landlord may decide to start the eviction process by serving an Section 21 notice.

As a landlord, you must provide your tenants with a copy of your completed Landlord Gas Safety Record within 28 days of each check being carried out. This must be provided to current tenants, as well as any new tenants prior to when they move into the property. Additionally, you must keep a copy of the record for two years.

What is a gas safety certificate for tenants?

Generally speaking, landlords must ensure that all gas appliances that are in their property are tested annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The cost can vary from PS60 to PS120, depending on the extent of the inspection. The engineer will issue the CP12 (Landlord Gas Safety Record) to the landlord following the inspection, which must be distributed to tenants within four weeks after the test has been completed. The document is an official record of the tests and should be kept by the landlord for two years following the date of the first inspection, but it is recommended to store them online to help reduce the amount of the amount of paper that is thrown away.

Landlords also need to ensure that they have access to the property to perform the annual gas safety and service inspections. If a tenant refuses to admit access, the law stipulates that the landlord must take'reasonable steps' to gain access to carry out the check. It is possible to write to the tenant and asking them to contact an engineer directly and to repeat requests for access. You can also contact the local council, who may be able to send an official to explain why it is essential 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 do not cooperate with security checks. This is a complex procedure, and landlords should consult a lawyer before taking this step.

The landlord is responsible to provide gas appliances, pipework and flues for the tenants. This is the case even if the landlord sublet the property to an outside party. However the original landlord and any other person who has been assigned responsibilities through a contract, must work together to ensure the requirements of the law are met.

If a landlord has employed the services of an agent managing their rental properties, it is important to find out who is in charge of organizing the gas safety test. Certain agents will assume this responsibility, however you must consult with the agency to ensure that you are protected.

What is a gas safety certification for sub-letting?

When a landlord rents their property, they must ensure that it is safe for the people who reside there. A gas safety certificate shows that all gas appliances and flues in the property have been checked and deemed to be safe by a qualified gas engineer. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they receive their gas safety checks completed every year and that copies are handed over to the tenants who live there. The checks must be conducted by an accredited Gas Safe engineer, and the CP12 form should contain their ID number and a date of the issue.

It is also an obligation of law for the landlord to give the tenants a copy of the gas safety certificate within 28 days of any inspections being completed. Similarly, they must give new tenants a copy of the CP12 form prior to their move into the property.

There are exceptions to this rule, however, if the property is used for short-term leases like holiday cottages or student housing. Include these exemptions as part of your tenancy agreement to prevent any legal issues later on.

If a landlord finds that their appliances or flues are unsafe during the course of an inspection, they should make arrangements for them to be repaired as soon as is possible. This may require the disconnection and reconnection of the gas supply. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, and must verify their identity by examining their photo ID before completing any work.

Despite the exemptions discussed above, the regulations around landlords and gas safety checks are strict and must be followed. If the landlord is found not comply with the rules, they may be charged which could result in fines and even jail sentences for the person who is in breach.

Total Landlord is here to help if you are a landlord and need to arrange an inspection for gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your home to conduct a full check and provide you with the CP12 certificate. Our prices are reasonable and we can provide an same-day service for emergencies. For more information, give us the number or visit our website today.

What is an annual gas check?

Legally, you are accountable for an annual gas safety inspection every year, if you lease the entirety or a portion of your home. This includes checking the boiler and other gas appliances like pipes and flues as well as any fittings and fixtures that utilize or exhaust gas.

Gas Safe engineers will inspect your home and make sure that everything is safe and up-to date. They will test all the gas appliances and flues and check for signs of leaking or carbon monoxide poisoning. They will also make sure that the gas supply is on and that the gas meter has money on it.

After the inspection and inspection, it's a good idea to provide the completed gas safety report to your tenants. It must be given to tenants who have been in the property for a period of 28 days and to tenants who are new before moving in. It is also recommended to keep an original copy of the gas safety record for yourself and any agents you hire.

Landlords are required to arrange and pay for gas safety certificates and inspections for their properties. However, if the tenant refuses to allow the inspection or maintenance work to be completed the landlord must take reasonable steps' to gain entry. You could write a letter explaining the reason you have to gain access to the property as well as the safety inspections that are required. If the tenant does not let you in and you are not able to gain access, you might think about a Section 21 eviction.

When you buy an insurance policy for landlords with Hometree, your annual gas safety check is included. That means you don't need to schedule it separately or fret about when you'll have to do it. You can be confident that our team will be available to assist you should you're looking to update your policy information or renew your policy.

Visit the Hometree site for more information on our landlord insurance packages. You can also sign up for a free quote to find out more about what's included and the cost you'll be paying. Our guarantee of no price increase means that you won't pay more in your annual premium than the inflation rate in the first year.