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Gas Safety Certificate For Landlords

mk-gas-safety-logo-black-text.pngIt is crucial to keep in mind that it is only landlords who have responsibility for gas safety checks. This is true for landlords who own residential properties as well as those who rent rooms or holiday accommodation.

Before they can put their properties for sale landlords must prove 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 adhere to the law, regardless of whether you're a landlord, or a homeowner in keeping your gas appliances and installations in good condition. Every property owner must obtain their gas safety certificates at least once a calendar year. What is a gas safety certificate? And who is the person who requires one?

Gas Safe Certificates, also called Landlord Gas Safety Record are official documents issued by a Gas Safe engineer who has completed a full inspection of your rental's gas appliances and flues. The engineer will also check that all ventilation channels are in good working order within your rental property to prevent dangerous carbon dioxide build-up.

The Gas Safe Certificate will provide you with the results of your annual inspection. It will list all the inspected gas appliances and installations, along with their make, model and location within your home. The engineer will inform you if the appliances are safe to use and provide details on any work required to ensure your tenants' safety.

When you receive your Landlord Gas Safety Certificate, you'll need to present it to your tenants who are currently residing in your home within 28 days of the service and also give it to any new tenants at the beginning of their tenure. If you don't follow the rules, you could face fines or criminal prosecution.

Although homeowners don't require a Gas Safety Certificate to live safely, it is still recommended to obtain one each year. This will not only give you peace of mind regarding the condition of your heating and gas appliances, but it could also help you catch any problems early on. This could save you lots of money and hassle in the long term.

Gas Safety Certificates are beneficial to potential buyers when you're selling your home. They can prove that you've taken good care of all your gas appliances and installations. In addition, it can expedite the process of conveyancing because it won't require any additional checks.

Who is in need of an official certificate of gas safety?

As an owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances and flues within your rental property are safe for your tenants. You'll have to arrange for regular inspections from a Gas Safe registered technician to ensure that everything is functioning properly.

You'll need to give your tenants a copy the Gas Safety Certificate once the inspection has been completed. It is recommended that this be done before your new tenants move in, or at the beginning of any new tenancies. You should also keep a copy of the certificate for yourself, along with any records of any maintenance work that you have performed on your home's gas appliances.

Landlords must have their properties examined for gas safety at a minimum once every 12months. This includes both the landlord's personal gas appliances and any appliances provided to tenants.

If you are a landlord who does not have a valid gas certificate safety, you could face severe fines (upto PS6,000) or legal actions from your tenants, or even criminal charges. The biggest chance is that a tenant might be injured or even killed by faulty appliances at your rental property.

The only ones who can conduct a Gas Safety Check are Gas Safe engineers. Only Gas Safe professionals are trained to examine and service appliances and installations in a safe manner. Landlords can check the engineer's Gas Safe Register registration by looking for their ID card, that has unique holograms on it.

Although it's not uncommon for a tenant to deny access to their rental property to permit a Gas Safety Check, it could happen. In these instances it is crucial that the landlord informs the tenant the reason why this is a mandatory obligation and how harmful carbon monoxide can be if not detected in time.

If the tenant is unwilling to allow an engineer in, then the landlord may be tempted to issue an Section 21 notice that ends their lease. This is to be accompanied by a written explanation of the reason they're being forced out for non-payment of rent or causing serious damage to the property.

How do I get a gas safety certificate?

Landlords require gas safety certificates to ensure their rental properties meet the regulations of the government. However, some tenants may refuse to allow a gas engineer into their homes for this purpose - which is frustrating and unfair to landlords. Landlords should make sure to convey to their tenants that gas engineers are not spying and are only required to complete a vital legally required piece of documentation. This will reduce the number tenants who deny access to gas inspections.

The Landlord Gas Safety Record is issued by the gas engineer once they have completed the necessary checks. This is also commonly known as a CP12, which 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 give copies to their current tenants within 28 days (about 4 weeks) after the check has been completed. A new tenant will receive an original copy of the check when they sign the tenancy contract. The landlord must also ensure that carbon dioxide detectors are installed in each room with fixed combustion appliances, excluding gas cookers. Smoke alarms should be installed on each floor of the property. Landlords can find more information about these requirements, including free brochures 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 the property in order to perform the necessary gas safety checks, they can apply for a section 21 notice to expel tenants. It is important to remember that a section 21 notice is only served if the landlord has attempted at least three times to gain entry for the gas safety check and has kept records of these attempts. If the landlord fails to follow the correct procedure and then tries to expel their tenants illegally and is found guilty of harassing and could face heavy fines.

Why do I need a gas safety certificate?

Landlords need to have a gas safety certificate to ensure the property they rent out is safe for tenants to reside in. This means that they must regularly check with an approved gas engineer to ensure that the appliances are safe to use. This means they have to ensure that the gas pipework and appliances are in good working in good working order.

This will help to prevent any accidents, fires or carbon monoxide poisoning which could result from faulty equipment. It is crucial that landlords keep up-to-date with their Gas Safety certificates, as they can be fined for not doing so.

Landlords must demonstrate that their annual gas safety inspection has been carried out on time. You can check your Gas Safe Register online or request a copy from the engineer that 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 convincing their tenants to let them access the property for the gas safety inspections. This could be due to a variety of reasons, including the fact that they believe it's a violation of privacy, or they are currently in dispute with their landlord. If this is the case, it is a good idea for the landlord to send an extremely clear letter explaining why the gas safety checks are necessary and what they'll mean. This letter can be sent via recorded delivery and the tenant will have 14 days to reply.

If the tenant does not allow access to the landlord, they must take further action. This could be a Section 21 Notice or applying an Injunction in court. This is a serious measure which should only be used only as a last resort.

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