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Gas Safety Certificate For Landlords
It is important to keep in mind that only landlords are responsible for the gas safety check. This is true for landlords of residential dwellings and those who lease rooms or holiday accommodations.
Landlords must be able to demonstrate that the pipework as well as the flues, appliances and appliances within their properties are safe prior to putting them on the market. Gas safety certificates can assist you achieve this.
What is a gas safety certification?
You must adhere to the law, regardless of whether you're a landlord or homeowner in keeping your gas appliances and installations in a good in good working order. Every property owner must obtain their [gas safety certificates](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/) at least once in a calendar year. What is a gas certificate? Who needs one?
A Gas Safe Certificate, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is a legal document issued by a certified Gas Safe engineer after carrying out a full inspection of all gas appliances and flues in your rental home. The engineer will also test that the vents in your home are clean to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide accumulating in your home.
The Gas Safe Certificate will detail the results of your annual inspection. The Gas Safe Certificate will outline the results of your annual inspection. It will list all gas appliances and installations that were examined and their manufacturer and model, as well as the location of your property. The engineer will inform you whether the appliances are safe to use and provide details on any work needed to ensure your tenants' safety.
When you receive your Landlord Gas Safety Certificate, you'll need to give it to your tenants who are currently residing in your home within 28 days of receiving the service and give it to any new tenants at the start of their tenancy. Failure to do so could result in fines or criminal prosecution, so it's vital to consider your responsibilities seriously.
Even though homeowners don't need a Gas Safety Certificate to live safely, it is still a good thing to get one each year. Not only will this give you peace of mind regarding the health of your heating and gas appliances, but it can also help you catch any issues early. This can save you lots of money and hassle in the long in the long.
Gas Safety Certificates can be extremely useful to prospective buyers when you're selling your house. They will show that you have taken care of all of your gas appliances and installations. It can also speed the process of selling as it doesn't require additional checks.
Who is in need of an attestation of gas safety?
As a landlord it is your duty to ensure that all gas appliances and flues within your rental property are safe. This means you'll have to schedule regular inspections by a Gas Safe registered engineer to make sure everything is working properly.
After the inspection has been completed, you'll need an original copy of your Gas Safety Certificate to give to your tenants. This should be done ideally before your tenants move into the property or at the start of any new lease. Keep an original copy of the document for yourself, as well as documentation of any maintenance you have carried out on gas appliances that are in your property.
Landlords are legally obliged to have their homes inspected for gas safety at least every 12 months. This includes both the landlord's own gas appliances, as well as any appliances provided to tenants.
If you're a landlord who doesn't have an official gas safety certificate, you could face huge fines (up to PS6,000) or court action from your tenants or even the possibility of a criminal charge. The biggest risk, however, is that one of your tenants could be injured or killed as a result of defective appliances in your rental property.
The only ones who can conduct an Gas Safety Check are Gas Safe engineers. Only Gas Safe professionals are trained to inspect and service appliances and installations safely. Landlords can verify the engineer's Gas Safe Register registration by looking for their ID card, with unique holograms on it.
Although it's not uncommon for a tenant to refuse access to their rental property in order to permit a Gas Safety Check, it is possible to do so. In these situations it is essential that the landlord informs the tenant why this is a legal requirement and how dangerous carbon monoxide can be if not detected in time.
If the tenant is refusing to allow an engineer into the property the property, then the landlord could decide to issue a Section 21 notice that ends their tenancy. This is to be accompanied by an explanation of the reason for being evicted for non-payment of rent or serious damage to the property.
How do I get a gas safety certificate?
Landlords require gas safety certificates to ensure that their rental properties comply with the laws of the government. However, some tenants might refuse to allow gas engineers enter their residences for this purpose - which is frustrating and unfair for landlords. Landlords should try to get the word out to their tenants that gas engineers are not agents of the state and require access only to complete an essential, legally required document. This will reduce the number tenants who are unable to access gas inspections.
The Landlord Gas Safety Record is issued by the gas engineer when he has completed the necessary checks. This is also commonly known as a CP12 that stands for CORGI Proforma 12. CORGI was previously the Council for Registered Gas Installers, but was replaced in April 2009 by the Gas Safe Register.
The landlord must provide their existing tenants with a copy of this document within 28 days (about four weeks) of the check being completed. The landlord must also provide a new tenant a copy on signing the Tenancy agreement. The landlord should also make sure that carbon dioxide detectors are installed in each room that has fixed combustion appliances, except for gas cookers. Smoke alarms should be installed on every floor of the property. Landlords can get more information about these requirements, including free leaflets and an Approved Code of Practice for the management of gas Installations and Appliances in a rental Property (Appendix 3), on the HSE website.
If a landlord is unable to gain access to the property to perform the necessary gas safety inspections, they can make use of the section 21 notice if necessary to expel tenants. It is important to remember that a section 21 notice is only served if the landlord has made at least three attempts to gain entry to conduct the gas safety inspection and has kept a record of the attempts. If a landlord fails to follow the correct procedure and attempts to evict their tenants unlawfully they could be found guilty of harassing and could face heavy fines.
Why do I require a gas safety certification?
Landlords require a gas safety certificate to ensure that the home they rent out is safe for tenants to reside in. This means that they must have regular checks performed by an approved gas engineer to ensure that the appliances are safe to use. This means that they must to ensure that the gas pipework and appliances are in good working in good working order.
This can help prevent accidents or fires which could be caused by defective appliances, in addition to reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can occur if an appliance isn't properly maintained or installed. It is essential that landlords keep current with their Gas Safety certificates, as they could be fined for failing to do so.
Landlords need to show that their annual gas safety test was carried out in a timely manner. They can do this by looking up their Gas Safe register online, or by obtaining an original copy of the most recent certificate from the person who visited the property. The landlord is required to repair any appliances that are unsafe or malfunctioning immediately to ensure tenant's safety.
Some landlords may have difficulty persuading their tenants to let them access the house for gas safety checks. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as the fact that they believe it's an invasion of privacy or that they are currently in a dispute with their landlord. If this is the case, it's recommended for the landlord to send a strongly worded letter explaining the reason why the gas safety inspections are required and what they will entail. The letter can be delivered by recorded delivery, and the tenant should have 14 days to respond.
If the tenant does not give the landlord access they should take further steps. This could include drafting a Section 21 notice or applying to the court for an injunction to force the tenant to allow access. This is a serious measure which should only be used only as a last option.