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landlord gas safety certificate and boiler service (www.hulkshare.com)

As a landlord, it's your responsibility to make sure that all gas appliances chimneys, flues and chimneys are regularly inspected. The law also requires that you provide a copy of the check to your tenants.

If the engineer considers an appliance or installation as being immediately hazardous, they will request permission to cut off the gas supply and recommend that inspection hatches are installed.

What is an Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A landlord's gas safety certificate is an official document that confirms that all gas appliances and flues in the rental property were inspected by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required arrange a gas safety check once per year for each rental property they own. The inspection is conducted by an Gas Safe registered engineer and checks to ensure that all of the pipework appliances, flues, and pipes are in good working order and in compliance with safety standards.

Landlords are also required by law to give their tenants copies of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) after each annual gas safety inspection and test. The certificate should be given to tenants in the 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to new tenants at the start of their tenancy.

CP12 is an abbreviation used for the CORGI Proforma 12 which was used by the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) prior to being replaced by the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The form identifies the date of the last gas inspection or test, the results of these, any actions or issues that require to be addressed, and the name of the engineer who carried out the check.

The engineer will provide advice on the spot if the Gas Safety Check reveals any issues with the gas appliance. This will outline what needs to be addressed to make it safe to use. If a gas appliance is found to be Immediately Dangerous, or Abnormally lethal the gas supply needs to be disconnected until the problem has been resolved.

If a tenant does not allow access for gas security checks to be conducted, it is a criminal offence. If necessary the landlord has the right to ask the courts for a court order to stop the tenant from preventing the gas safety inspections. However, it's usually easier to send a letter that clarifies why the checks are essential and what will be required. This will encourage tenants who are hesitant to allow access to the house. If not the landlord has to start the eviction procedure.

How often do I need to renew my Gas Safety Certificate?

In the law, landlords and agents for letting are required to conduct an annual safety check of the chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is done to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and to ensure that there aren't gas safe building regulations compliance certificate leaks within the property. Gas inspections are a vital obligation for landlords, and they should ensure that they are carried out by a qualified engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is an official document that proves that an inspection of the gas supply has been conducted by a qualified engineer within the last 12 months. It is issued to the landlord and should be given to the tenant as proof of the security of the homeowner gas safety certificate supply. It is valid for a time of 12 months, and must be renewed each year.

A landlord who is unable to provide a Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. Gas Safety checks must be carried out by landlords on time. They should also keep a copy of the certificate in the event that tenants request it.

It's also a good idea for landlords to put inspection hatches on all gas appliances so that the engineers can easily access them for annual inspections. If the appliance is found to be 'at risk' during an inspection the engineer will classify it as such and will shut off the boiler and recommend that the tenant refrain from using it until the inspection hatch has been installed.

The landlords should also ensure that they give tenants a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to when they enter the property to perform Gas Safety checks. This allows tenants to plan their inspection and request permission if needed. If a tenant is refusing the engineer's entry the landlord has to explain the reason why it 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 is the consequence if I don't have a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence it's the landlord's legal responsibility to ensure that their property is equipped with an approved gas safety certificate prior to the time tenants move in. Failure to do this is an offense that could result in landlords being prosecuted and subject to severe fines. The regulations also stipulate that landlords must provide an electronic copy of the gas safety report to their tenants on request.

Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental property of the landlord in order to perform a gas inspection 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 then issue a CP12 Gas Safety Document, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).

This is a crucial document that all tenants should get a hold of and keep. It includes information about the gas installations of a rented property as well as information about when they were last checked and the expiry dates. It will help tenants recognize any issues with their appliances or installation and make sure that they know how to reach an Gas Safe engineer to have them tested.

Landlords must give an inspection report on gas safety to their tenants, new and existing, within 28 days after the engineer has visited their property. The landlord must also give an original copy of CP12 at the beginning of the lease. Landlords who fail to provide the copy of the gas certificate can be charged and face unlimited fines or six months in prison.

Similarly, landlords must ensure that their properties are equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. They should also arrange for them to be tested every month. The landlord is responsible for repairing an alarm that does not work. The rules for this are applicable to private, council and housing association landlords and also to licensable houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

In June 2017 the High Court ruled that it was unlawful for landlords to serve Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with an official Gas Safety Certificate. The ruling was based on a law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to have a gas safe building regulations compliance certificate safety certification for their property prior to the time tenants move into it.

How do I get a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords are legally accountable for ensuring that gas appliances, flues and pipework within the properties they lease are safe. This is covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. In order to comply with these regulations, landlords must organize annual gas inspections of all gas appliances and flues they supply for use within the property. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate and it must be completed by a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should also think about conducting a boiler inspection simultaneously with a CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Landlords can usually get a combined CP12 and boiler service at a reasonable price from a professional gas engineer. They will be able to check the seals on boiler burners, inspect the flue system for leaks and cracks cleaning the heat exchanger and burner and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 document is often known as the 'landlord's gas safety certificate', but it is actually the Gas Safety Record documentation. It includes the results of the safety checks, as well as details of any problems or actions that must be taken care of. Landlords are required to give tenants a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is essential that landlords and letting agents only permit Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and for maintenance. It is essential to inform tenants about the importance of permitting gas engineers access to the property. They should explain that the engineer's presence is necessary to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If a tenant is hesitant to let access in it is the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility to explain the legal responsibilities in writing. Then follow with a visit to the property to compel entry if needed.

Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants prior to they are allowed to enter the property. This will confirm that the engineer is competent to work with your home's systems and therefore be trusted to conduct the safety check. Be aware that a gas engineer can legally remove the malfunctioning equipment or cut off your gas supply if needed.