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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

mk-gas-safety-logo.pngAs a landlord, it's your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances, chimneys and flues are inspected every year. It is also your responsibility to provide a copy to your tenants.

If the engineer deems any device or installation to be immediately dangerous, they will ask permission to shut off the gas supply and recommend that inspection hatches be installed.

What is an Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A landlord gas safety certificate is a document that proves that all the rented property's gas appliances and flues have been examined by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required to organize a gas safety check once per year for each rental property they own. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and verify that all pipework, appliances and flues conform with safety regulations.

Landlords are also required by law to provide tenants with a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) following each annual gas safety inspection and test. This should be given to tenants within 28 days after the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the start of their tenancy.

CP12 is the abbreviation used for the CORGI Proforma 12 that was used by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form shows the date of the last gas inspection or test and the results of these tests, any issues or actions that need to be addressed, and the name of the person who conducted the inspection.

The engineer will give advice on the spot if the Gas Safety Check reveals any problems with the gas appliance. This will outline what needs to be addressed in order to ensure it is safe to use. If a device is deemed dangerous immediately or abnormally dangerous, the gas supply must be disconnected until the problem is fixed.

If a tenant refuses to allow access for the gas safety checks to be carried out, it is an infraction that is punishable by law. A landlord can ask the courts for an injunction in the event of need, but it is usually much easier to simply send a well written letter that explains the reason why the checks are made and what they will involve. This should convince a tenant who is reluctant to let access in, and in the event that they do otherwise, the landlord could be required to begin the process of eviction.

How often should I renew my Gas Safety Certificate?

The landlords and letting agencies are legally required to carry out an annual gas safety inspection on all gas appliances and flues that are supplied to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and there are no gas leaks within the property. This is an essential obligation and landlords must be sure to have their gas inspections completed by a licensed gas engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is an official document that proves that a gas inspection has been completed by a qualified engineer within the past 12 months. It is issued by the landlord, and should be provided to the tenant to prove the safety of gas supply. It is valid for a period of 12 months and must be renewed annually.

A landlord who does not provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. It is therefore vital for landlords to have their Gas Safety checks carried out on time and to keep a copy of the documentation in the event that a tenant asks for it.

Installing inspection hatches in all gas appliances is a good idea, since it allows engineers to easily access the appliances for annual inspections. The engineer will categorise the appliance as 'at-risk' and may recommend that tenants refrain from using the boiler until the inspection hatch has been installed.

The landlords should also ensure that they give tenants at least 24 hours notice before they enter the property to perform Gas Safety checks. This gives tenants time to prepare for the visit and give permission if necessary. If a tenant is unwilling to allow the engineer entry the landlord should inform them why the engineer is required and what will happen if they don't comply. If the tenant still refuses the engineer entry, then the landlord must consider evicting them using section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.

What happens if you don't own a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence, it's a landlord's legal duty to ensure that their property is equipped with an approved gas safety certificate before tenants move in. Infractions to this law could result in the landlord being charged or fined severely. The regulations also state that landlords must provide a copy of the gas safety report to their tenants on request.

Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental property of the landlord to conduct an inspection of all gas appliances. During the inspection, an engineer will identify any issues that could pose a danger to tenants. The engineer will then issue a CP12 Gas Safety Document, which is also referred to as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).

This is an important piece of documentation that every tenant should be able to access and keep. This document provides information on gas certificate installations in a rental property, including when they were tested and expiration dates. It will help tenants recognize any issues with the installation or appliances and make sure that they know how to reach a Gas Safe engineer to have them checked.

Landlords are required to provide their tenants, both new and existing, with a gas safety check 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 their tenancy starts. Landlords who do not provide an original copy of the gas safety certificate can be prosecuted in accordance with the regulations and could face unlimited fines or six months imprisonment.

Similarly, landlords must ensure that their properties have working carbon monoxide alarms. They should also arrange for them to be tested each month. The landlord is responsible for repairing an alarm that does not work. This is applicable to private landlords, councils and housing associations, as well as licensable houses of Multiple Occupation.

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 decision was made in accordance with the law that states that landlords of assured shorthold tenancies must have a gas safety record for their property before tenants move into.

How can I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords are required by law to make sure that the gas appliances, flues, and pipework within their properties are safe for tenants. This is covered under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To be in compliance with the regulations, landlords are required to conduct annual gas inspections on all the gas appliances and flues they provide for use within the property. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate. It must be signed by a certified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

It's also a good idea for landlords to consider having a boiler service carried out in conjunction with the CP12 inspection, as it will help ensure that all the gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Landlords can typically obtain a combined CP12 and boiler service and gas safety certificate service for an affordable price from a professional gas safe installation certificate engineer, who will be able to examine the seals on boiler burners. They will also inspect the flue system for leaks and cracks as well as clean the burner and heat exchanger and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 document is commonly referred to as the 'landlord gas safety certificate', Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service however, it is officially referred to as the Gas Safety Record documentation. It includes the results of the safety inspections, and specifics of any issues or actions that need to be addressed. Landlords must give their tenants a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is crucial that the landlord or letting agent only allow 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 their property and explain that the engineer is there to safeguard them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is unwilling to let access in it is the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility clarify the legal obligations in writing and then follow by visiting the property to force entry if needed.

Tenants must always request to be shown a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer prior to they allow them into the home to ensure that they're qualified to work on the gas systems in your home and are able to complete the gas safety check efficiently and efficiently. It is also important to know that a gas engineer can legally disconnect faulty equipment or cut off your gas safety certificate duplicate supply if needed.

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