What Is What Is A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate And How To Utilize It
What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?
It's crucial to know your responsibilities as landlords when it comes to gas safety. Landlords must comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
You must arrange for your on-site appliances and flues to be examined every year by an Gas Safe registered engineer. You should also provide the gas safety certificate to each tenant.
What is a gas safety certificate for landlords?
Gas Safe registered engineers issue an official gas safety certificate for landlords to the owner after an inspection for safety. It should contain all the details about the property's gas pipework, flues, and appliances that are checked for safety. Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that these items are in good condition and to give copies of the completed form to their tenants.
All landlords are required by law to inspect their properties every 12 months, and to obtain a new certificate of gas safety. The regulations require landlords to plan their inspections at least a month prior to the expiration of the current certificate. This allows them to avoid any coverage lapse and gives the best protection for their tenants.
To get a landlord's gas safety certificate an engineer who is registered with Gas Safe will need to visit the property. This engineer will inspect all gas appliances and pipework within the property. In addition the engineer will examine the emergency controls of each appliance. If any appliances are found to be hazardous the engineer will inform you on the correct repairs needed in order to bring them up to standard and issue an updated gas safety certification.
If the tenant is refusing to allow access for the inspection, the landlord may attempt to persuade them to allow the inspection to let them in by writing a strong letter that explains why they should have the inspections to be conducted and what happens should they refuse to allow them access. If this doesn't work the landlord should think about initiating the eviction process by giving them the Section 21 notice.
Your tenants must receive a copy of a completed Landlord Gas Safety Record, within 28 days after each check. This should be given to existing tenants as well as any new tenants, before they move into your property. You should also keep the original records for a period of two years.
What is a gas safety certificate for tenants?
Generally speaking, landlords must ensure that all gas appliances in their properties are regularly tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The cost can vary from PS60 to PS120, depending on the scope of the check. The engineer will issue an CP12 (Landlord Gas Safety Record) to the landlord following the inspection, which must be passed on to tenants within four weeks of the test having been completed. The document is a record and should be stored by the landlord for two years after the date of the first inspection. It is recommended to keep them online to reduce the amount of waste.
Landlords must also make sure that they have access to the property in order to carry out the annual service and gas security inspections. The law states that if a tenant refuses access, the landlord must adopt reasonable measures to gain access and complete the check. It is possible to write to the tenant and request that they contact an engineer directly and to repeat requests for access. You can also contact the local council, who might be able to send an official to explain why it's crucial to allow access for maintenance and safety checks.
If the tenant is unwilling to let access in and the landlord is considering eviction. It is the landlord's legal right to expel tenants who do not cooperate with security checks. Landlords should seek legal advice prior to taking this action because it could be a complicated process.
The landlord is accountable to provide gas appliances, pipes and flues for tenants. This is the case even if the landlord sublet the property to an outside party. However the original landlord and anyone who has been assigned responsibilities through a contract, must collaborate to ensure that the requirements of the law are met.
If a landlord has employed the services of an agent managing their rental properties, it is important to find out who is responsible for conducting the gas safety tests. Certain agents will assume this responsibility, but it is important to check with the agency to make sure that you are protected.
What is a sub-let gas safety certification?
If a landlord leases their property, they must make sure that the place is safe for those who reside there. A gas safety certificate proves that all gas appliances and flues that are in the property have been inspected and deemed to be safe by a qualified gas engineer. It's the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they have their gas safety checks completed each year and that copies are given to the tenants who live there. The checks must be performed by an Gas Safe registered engineer. The CP12 form must contain the Gas Safe engineer's ID number and date of the issue.
It is also legal for the landlord to give the tenants a copy the gas safety certificate within 28 days of any checks being completed. The landlord must also give any new tenants a copy of the CP12 form prior to their move into the property.
This rule is not applicable in the case of a property that has been let for a short duration, such as the student house or holiday home. It would be an ideal idea to include details of these exemptions in your tenancy contract, since it can save you a lot of stress and legal complexities in the future.
If a landlord discovers their appliances or flues are not in compliance with the safety standards of an inspection, he should fix them as soon as he can. This may mean disconnection and reconnecting of the gas supply. Landlords must make sure that their gas technicians have Gas Safe registration and verify their identity with their photocard prior to completing any work.
Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the regulations governing gas safety checks for landlords are very strict and must be followed. If a landlord is found to not comply with the regulations they could face prosecution, which can result in fines or even jail sentences for the person who is in breach.
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What is an annual gas safety inspection?
You are legally obliged to conduct a gas safety check every year if you lease out some or all of your home. This includes checking your boiler and any other gas appliances, including pipes, flues and fixtures and fittings that use or exhaust gases.
Gas Safe engineers will inspect your home to ensure all is in good order and up-to-date. They will test the gas appliances and flues and look for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning or leaks. They will also check that the gas supply is working and that the gas meter has money on it.
After the inspection and check, it's a great idea to provide a copy of your completed gas safety report to your tenants. It must be given to tenants in the period of 28 days and to new tenants before moving in. Keep an original copy for yourself and any agents that you use.
Landlords have to arrange and pay for gas safety certificates and inspections for their properties. If a tenant does not permit you to conduct the maintenance or check, you must take "reasonable steps" to gain access. You can send a letter explaining the reason you need to access the property and the security checks that must be conducted. If the tenant is unwilling to give you access, you may want to consider a Section 21 eviction.
Your annual gas safety inspection is covered by your Hometree landlord insurance policy. You don't need to worry about arranging it in a separate manner, or when you'll have to do it. You can also be confident that we're there for you should you need to renew your policy or amend any details.
Visit the Hometree site for more information on our landlord insurance packages. You can also sign up for a no-cost estimate to learn more about the coverage and how much you'll pay. Our no price hike promise guarantees that your annual premium will not increase more than the rate of inflation for the first year.