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Gas Safety Certificate For Landlords
It is essential to keep in mind that only landlords are responsible for the gas safety check. This applies to landlords who own residential properties and those who lease rooms or other holiday accommodation.
Before they can put their property on the market landlords must demonstrate that the pipework and appliances in their homes are safe. Gas safety certificates can help in achieving this.
What is a gas safety certificate?
If you're a landlord or homeowner, you need to adhere to the law in regards to keeping your gas appliances and installations in good working order. Every property owner must obtain their gas safety certificates at least once per calendar year. What is a gas certificate? And who is the person who requires one?
A Gas Safe Certificate, also called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is an official document issued by a qualified Gas Safe engineer after carrying out a full inspection of all the gas appliances and flues that are in your rental property. The engineer will also test that the vents in your home are clean to avoid dangerous carbon monoxide build-up.
The Gas Safe Certificate will detail the results of your annual inspection. It will list all the inspected gas appliances and installations, including their model, make and location within your property. The engineer will then state whether they found the appliances to be safe to use or not, and will give details of the work that needs to be completed to ensure the security of your tenants.
You will have to give your Landlord Gas Safety Certificate to your tenants within 28 days of the service. It is also required to provide it to tenants who are new when they begin their tenure. If you don't follow the rules, you could face fines or criminal prosecution.
Although homeowners do not require a Gas Safety Certificate to live in peace, it's recommended to obtain one each year. This will not only set your mind at ease about the condition of your gas and heating appliances, but help you identify any issues in advance. This could save you lots of money and stress in the long term.
If you're considering selling your home, a Gas Safety Certificate will prove very beneficial to potential buyers because it will show that you've taken care of your gas appliances and installations. Additionally, it will speed up the conveyancing process since it doesn't require additional checks.
Who needs an official certificate of gas safety?
As an owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that any gas appliances and flues within your rental property are safe for your tenants. You'll have to arrange for regular inspections by a Gas Safe registered technician to ensure that everything is functioning correctly.
Once the inspection is complete You'll need an original copy of your Gas Safety Certificate to give to your tenants. Ideally, this will be completed prior to when your tenants move in or at the beginning of any new leases. Keep a copy of the document for yourself as well as the records of any maintenance that was carried out on gas appliances in your home.
The landlords' properties must be inspected for gas safety at least every 12 months. This includes both the landlord's personal gas appliances, as well as any appliances that are provided to tenants.
If you're a landlord that doesn't possess a valid gas safety certificate you could be facing huge fines (up to PS6,000) and court actions from your tenants or a criminal charge. The most significant risk is that a tenant may be injured or even killed by defective appliances in your rental property.
The only ones who are qualified to conduct the Gas Safety Check are Gas Safe engineers. Only Gas Safe engineers are certified to check, service and test appliances and installations in a safe way. Landlords can determine whether an engineer is registered with the [MK Gas Safety](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/) Safe Register by checking their ID card. It has a unique Hologram.
While it's uncommon for a tenant to refuse access to their rental property in order to allow an Gas Safety Check, it could happen. In these instances it is crucial for the landlord to explain to them the legal requirement and how carbon monoxide could be extremely hazardous if not discovered promptly.
If a tenant continues to refuse to allow an engineer to enter their home the landlord should think about serving them with the Section 21 notice to end their lease. This should be accompanied by an explanation as to why they are being forced out. For example the non-payment of rent, or serious damage to the property.
How do I obtain a gas safety certification?
Landlords need gas safety certificates to ensure that their rental properties comply with the regulations of the government. Some tenants will not allow a gas engineer to enter their home for this purpose and this can be a source of frustration for landlords. Landlords should ensure tenants know that gas engineers aren't spying and that they are only required to enter their homes to complete a legally required document. This will reduce the number tenants who refuse access to gas inspections.
After the gas engineer has completed the necessary checks and is sure that the appliances are safe for use They will issue an Landlord Gas Safety Record document. It is also known as a CP12 which is a reference to CORGI Proforma 12. CORGI was the Council for Registered Gas Installers until it was replaced by the Gas Safe Register in April 2009.
The landlord is required to provide their existing tenants with a copy of this document within 28 days (about four weeks) of the check being completed. They must also give the new tenant one upon signing the tenancy agreement. The landlord must also ensure that a carbon monoxide detector is installed in each room used for living accommodation that is equipped with fixed combustion appliances (excluding gas cookers) and that smoke alarms are fitted to each floor of the property. Landlords can get more information on these requirements, including free leaflets and an Approved Code of Practice for the management of gas Installations and Appliances in the Rental Property (Appendix 3), on the HSE website.
If a landlord is not able to gain access to their property in order to conduct the required gas security checks, they can use a section 21 notice to expel tenants, if necessary. A notice under section 21 is only valid if the landlord has made at least three unsuccessful attempts to gain access to the property to conduct the gas safety test and kept a record of the attempts. If the landlord does not follow the correct procedure and then tries to expel tenants without a valid reason, they may be accused of harassment and face heavy fines.
Why do I require a gas safety certificate?
Landlords need to have an official gas safety certificate to ensure that the home they rent out is safe for tenants to reside in. Gas engineers must conduct regular checks to make sure that all appliances are safe to use. This means that they must to ensure that the gas pipelines and appliances are in good working condition.
This will stop any fires, accidents, or carbon monoxide poisoning which could be caused by faulty equipment. It is essential that landlords stay up-to-date with their Gas Safety certificates, as they could be penalized for failing to do so.
Landlords must be able to prove that they have carried out their annual gas safety checks on time. You can check your Gas Safe Register online or request a copy from the engineer that visited the property. If any of the appliances show as being dangerous or faulty the landlord should have them fixed immediately to protect the safety and health of the tenant.
Some landlords have difficulty convincing their tenants to allow them access to their property in order to conduct gas safety checks. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as the fact that they feel it's a violation of privacy or that they are currently in dispute with their landlord. It is a good idea to have the landlord write a letter which he explains why the gas safety inspection is required and what it will entail. The letter can be sent via recorded delivery and will give the tenant 14 days to respond.
If the tenant is still refusing to let the landlord access, they should consider taking further action. This could include a Section 21 Notice or applying to court for an Injunction. However, this is a very serious option which should be used only as an option last resort.