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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service As a landlord, it's your responsibility to ensure all gas appliances, flues, and chimneys undergo annual checks. You should also provide a copy to your tenants. If the engineer determines that an appliance or installation to be immediately hazardous, they will ask for permission to disconnect the gas supply and suggest that inspection hatches are installed. What is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)? A landlord gas safety certificate is a document that demonstrates that all the gas appliances in the rental property and flues have been checked by a certified gas engineer. The landlord must arrange for a gas check for each rental property they own at least once a year. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and verify that all pipework, appliances and flues are in compliance with safety regulations. Landlords are also legally required to provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) after each annual gas safety inspection and test. This should be given to tenants within 28 days of the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the start of their tenancy. CP12 is the abbreviation for the CORGI Proforma 12 that was employed by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form identifies the date of the last gas inspection and tests as well as the results, any issues or actions that need to be addressed, as well as the name of the person who performed the test. If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas device, the engineer will advise on what needs to be done to ensure it is safe for use. If an appliance is deemed dangerous immediately or abnormally lethal, the gas supply must be turned off until the issue is fixed. It is a crime to a tenant who refuses to allow the gas safety test to be carried out. A landlord can apply to the courts for an injunction if necessary, however it is generally more efficient to simply send a strongly written letter stating the reasons why it is crucial that the checks are conducted and what they'll involve. This should make a tenant more hesitant to give access, and if not, the landlord might have to think about starting the process of eviction. How often should I get a Gas Safety Certificate? The law requires that landlords and let agents are required by law to conduct an annual safety check of all chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and there are no gas leaks within the property. Gas inspections are an essential obligation for landlords and they must ensure they are completed by a certified engineer. The Gas Safety Certificate, formerly known as the Gas Safety Check Record, is a legal document that affirms that an engineer has completed a gas inspection in the last 12 months. It is given to the landlord, and should be given to the tenant as proof of the safety of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months, and has to be renewed annually. A landlord who does not provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be penalized. Gas Safety checks must be completed by landlords in time. They should also keep a copy in case tenants request it. Installing inspection hatches in all gas appliances is a good idea since it allows engineers to easily access the appliances for their annual inspections. If the appliance is deemed to be at risk during an inspection, the engineer will formally categorise it as such and will shut off the boiler and advise that the tenant not use it 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 allows the tenants to prepare for the visit and give permission if necessary. If a tenant refuses access to the engineer, the landlord must explain why this is necessary and what would happen if the tenant refused. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord may consider evicting the tenant under section 21 of 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 a valid gas safety certification prior to the time tenants move in. Failure to do this is an offence that can result in landlords being charged and liable to heavy fines. The regulations also state that landlords must give a copy of the gas safety record to their tenants upon request. Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental home of the landlord to conduct a gas inspection on all gas appliances. During the inspection the engineer will be able to identify any issues that may pose a risk for tenants. They will issue a CP12 gas safety certificate, which is known as the Landlord Gas Safety Record or a Gas Safety Certificate. This is a crucial document that every tenant should keep. It contains information on the gas installations in the rental property, as well as details about when they were last tested and their expiry dates. It can help tenants spot any issues with their appliances or installations and ensure they know 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 report within 28 days of the engineer visiting their property. They must also provide a copy of the CP12 to the tenant on the day that their tenancy begins. Landlords who fail to provide the copy of the gas certificate may be prosecuted and could face unlimited fines, or six months in prison. Similarly, landlords must ensure that their properties have working carbon monoxide alarms. They can also arrange for them to be tested every month. If the alarm isn't working, the landlord must make the necessary repairs. This is applicable to councils, private landlords, and housing associations, as well as licensable Houses of Multiple Occupation. In June 2017, the High Court decided that it was unlawful for landlords to issue Section 21 notices if they did not provide their tenants with an official gas safety certificate. The decision was made based on the law that stipulates that landlords with assured shorthold leases must have an approved gas safety certificate for their property prior to when tenants move into. How can I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)? Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring that gas appliances, flues and pipework in the properties they lease out are safe. This is covered under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To ensure compliance with the regulations landlords are required to conduct annual gas checks on all gas appliances and flues they provide for use in the property. This is known as a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate and must be completed by a certified Gas Safe Registered Engineer after each inspection. Landlords should consider performing a boiler inspection at the same time as a CP12 inspection. This will ensure that the gas appliances are functioning properly and safely. Gas engineers can offer an integrated CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable price. They will examine the boiler burner's seals as well as look for leaks and cracks in the flue system and clean the heat exchanger, and perform general maintenance. The CP12 is sometimes called “landlord's gas safety certificate” but it actually is called the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of the safety checks, as well as specifics of any issues or actions that should be addressed. Landlords must provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed. It is essential that landlords and letting agents allow Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It's a good idea to inform tenants about the necessity of allowing access, and explain that the gas engineer is there to protect them from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant refuses to allow access, the landlord or agent must outline the legal obligations in writing. They should then go to the property and force entry if necessary. discover this should be requested by tenants prior to they are allowed to enter the property. This will prove that the engineer is competent to work with the systems in your home and can therefore be trusted to conduct the safety check. You should also be aware that a gas engineer can legally remove faulty equipment or cut off your gas supply should it be required.