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Gas Safety Certificate For Landlords
It is important to remember that it is only landlords who have responsibility for gas safety checks. This is true for landlords who own residential properties and those who rent rooms or holiday homes.
Before they can put their properties on the market, landlords must be able demonstrate that the pipes and appliances they have installed in their homes are safe. Gas safety certificates can assist in achieving this.
What is a Gas Safety Certificate?
You must comply with the law, whether you're a landlord or a homeowner in keeping your gas appliances and installations in good condition. Every property owner should get their gas safety certificates at least once a calendar year. What is a gas safety certificate? Who is the one who needs one?
A Gas Safe Certificate, also called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is a legal document issued by a certified Gas Safe engineer after carrying out a full inspection of all the gas appliances and flues in your rental home. The engineer will also verify that the vents in your properties are clear to prevent 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 detail the results of your annual inspection. It will list all gas appliances and installations that were inspected as well as their model, make, model and location within your home. The engineer will state if the appliances are safe to use and provide details on any work needed to ensure your tenants' safety.
You will have to give your Landlord Gas Safety Certificate to your tenants within 28 days following the service. You should also provide it to new tenants once they begin their lease. Failure to do so could result in fines or even criminal prosecution, so it's vital to take your responsibilities seriously.
Although homeowners do not require a Gas Safety Certificate to live in peace, it's recommended to obtain one each year. This will not just put your mind at rest about the condition of your gas and heating appliances, but can help you identify any issues in advance. This could help you save money and stress in the long run.
If you're considering selling your home and are thinking of selling it, the Gas Safety Certificate will prove extremely useful to potential buyers as it will demonstrate that you've taken care of your gas appliances and installations. In addition, it can expedite the process of conveyancing as it will not require any additional checks.
Who requires a gas safety certificate?
As a landlord it is your responsibility to ensure that all flues and gas appliances in 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 in good working order.
Once the inspection is complete and you're ready to get a copy of your Gas Safety Certificate to give to your tenants. It is recommended to do this prior to the time your tenants move into the property, or at the beginning of a new tenancy. It is also recommended to keep a copy of the certificate for yourself, along with any records of maintenance done on your property's gas appliances.
Landlords are legally obliged to have their homes inspected for gas safety at least once every 12 months. This includes both the landlord's own gas appliances as well as any appliances that are provided to tenants.
If you're a landlord and don't possess an official gas safety certificate you could be facing huge fines (up to PS6,000) or court action from your tenants or the possibility of a criminal charge. The biggest risk, however, is that one of your tenants might be injured or killed due to defective appliances in your rental property.
The only person who are qualified to conduct a Gas Safety Check are Gas Safe engineers. Only Gas Safe engineers are trained to inspect and service appliances and installations in a safe manner. Landlords can verify an engineer's Gas Safe Register registration by looking for their ID card, with a unique hologram on it.
Although it's not common for a tenant to deny access to their rental property to permit the Gas Safety Check, it is possible to do so. In these situations it's crucial for the landlord to explain the legal requirement and also that carbon monoxide could be extremely dangerous if not detected promptly.
If the tenant refuses to let an engineer in the property, then the landlord could consider giving them the option of a Section 21 notice that ends their tenure. This should be accompanied with an explanation of why they're being evicted. For example the non-payment of rent, [Mkgassafety.Co.Uk](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/) or significant damage to the property.
How do I get a gas safety certification?
Landlords require a gas safety certificate to ensure that their rental properties meet the regulations of the government. However, some tenants might refuse to allow a gas engineer into their residences for this purpose which is a source of frustration and unfair for landlords. Landlords must try to convey to their tenants that gas engineers aren't agents of the state and require access only to complete a vital legally-required document. This will help to reduce the number of tenants who are unable to give access to gas inspections.
After the gas engineer has carried out the necessary checks and is satisfied that all appliances are safe to use, they will issue the Landlord Gas Safety Record document. It is also known as a CP12 that stands for 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 must provide their current tenants with a copy this document within 28 days (about four weeks) of the date that the check is completed and give a new tenant one upon signing the lease. The landlord must ensure that a carbon dioxide detector is installed in each room that has fixed combustion appliances, but not gas cookers. Smoke alarms must be installed on every floor of the property. The HSE website provides more information for landlords, such as free leaflets as well as an Approved Code of Practice to Manage Gas Installations and Appliances within a Rental Property.
If a landlord is not able to gain access to their property in order to perform the necessary gas safety checks, they can use a section 21 notice to expel tenants, if needed. It is important to note that a notice under section 21 can only be served if the landlord has had at least three attempts to gain entry for the gas safety inspection and has maintained records of these attempts. If a landlord fails to follow the proper procedure and then tries to expel tenants without a valid reason they could be accused of harassment and may be fined a significant amount.
Why do I require a gas safety certification?
Landlords require a gas safety certificate to ensure that the property they lease out is safe for tenants to live in. This means that they must get regular checks done by a registered gas engineer to ensure that the appliances are safe to use. This means they have to ensure that the gas pipelines and appliances are in good working condition.
This will help to avoid any fires, accidents, or carbon monoxide poisoning that can result from faulty equipment. Gas Safety Certificates are important for landlords to keep current. They can be fined when they don't.
Landlords have to demonstrate that they completed their annual gas safety inspections on time. They can prove this by checking their Gas Safe register online, or by getting the most recent certificate from the person who visited the property. If any of the appliances are identified as dangerous or defective the landlord should have them repaired as soon as possible to protect the tenant's health and safety.
Some landlords may have trouble persuading tenants to let them access the house for gas safety inspections. This can be due to a number of reasons, including the fact that they believe it's a violation of privacy or that they are currently in dispute with their landlord. It is recommended that the landlord write a letter which he explains why a gas safety check is needed and what it will entail. This letter could be delivered via recorded delivery and the tenant will have 14 days to reply.
If the tenant is still refusing to give access to the landlord the landlord should think about taking further action. This could include a Section 21 Notice or applying to the court for an Injunction. This is a serious decision that should only be taken as an option last resort.