Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As a landlord, it's your responsibility to make sure that all gas appliances, flues, and chimneys are inspected annually. The law also requires you provide a copy of the check to your tenants.

If the engineer determines that any installation or appliance is immediate danger the engineer will request permission to disconnect gas from the system and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

What is what is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A gas safety certificate for landlords is an official document that proves that all gas appliances and flues in the property that is rented have been inspected by a qualified gas engineer. The landlord must arrange for an annual gas inspection for each rental property that they own at least once a year. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and ensure that all pipework, appliances and flues are in compliance with safety regulations.

Landlords are also legally required to give their tenants an original copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) following each annual gas safety inspection and test. The certificate should be provided to tenants within 28 days following the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the start of their tenure.

CP12 is the abbreviation used for the CORGI Proforma 12 that was used by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form contains the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, their results, any steps that need to be taken, and the name and name of the engineer who conducted the test.

The engineer will give advice in the event that the Gas Safety Check reveals any problems with the gas appliance. This will include the items that need to be addressed in order to ensure it is safe to use. If a gas appliance is found to be Immediately Dangerous or Abnormally Lethal, the gas supply must be shut off until the issue is resolved.

It is a crime to a tenant who refuses to let the gas safety test to be conducted. If necessary the landlord has the right to ask the courts for a court order to stop the tenant from preventing the gas safety checks. However, it's more common to write a letter that clarifies why the checks are vital and what is required. This can make a tenant more hesitant to give access, and in the event that they do not, the landlord may be required to begin the process of eviction.

How often should I get a Gas Safety Certificate?

The law requires that landlords and let agents are required by law to conduct an annual gas safety inspection of all chimneys and gas appliances they offer to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and that there aren't any gas leaks in the property. This is a crucial obligation and landlords must be sure to have their gas inspections completed by a certified gas engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is an official document that proves that an inspection of the gas supply has been completed by a qualified engineer within the past 12 months. It is given to the landlord and should be handed over to the tenant as proof of the security of the gas supply. It is valid for a period of 12 months, and must be renewed annually.

A landlord who is unable to provide the Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. It is therefore crucial for landlords to ensure that their Gas Safety checks carried out on time and to keep a copy of the documentation in the event that a tenant asks for it.

It's also a good idea for landlords to install inspection hatches on all gas appliances, to allow engineers to easily access them for inspections every year. If the appliance is found to be 'at risk' during an inspection, the engineer will formally classify it as such and may disconnect the boiler and suggest that the tenant not use it until the inspection hatch has been installed.

Landlords are also required to give their tenants at least 24 hours' notice prior to entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This gives tenants time to prepare for the visit and grant permission if necessary. If a tenant refuses to permit the engineer to enter, the landlord should inform them why the engineer is required and what will happen if they don't follow through. If the tenant refuses to allow the engineer entry, the landlord may think about evicting the tenant in accordance with section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.

What happens if you don't own a Gas Safety Certificate?

It is the legal obligation of a landlord to ensure that their property has an approved gas safety certificate before tenants move into. In the absence of this, it's an offense that could result in landlords being punished with severe fines. The regulations state that landlords must also furnish copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.


Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental property of the landlord in order to perform an inspection of the gas supply to all gas appliances. During the inspection the engineer will take note of any issues that may cause a threat for tenants. The engineer will then issue a CP12 Gas Safety Document, which is also referred to as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).

This is a crucial piece of documentation that every tenant must be able to access and keep. It includes information about the gas installations of a rental property and also details regarding when they last tested and their expiry dates. It can help tenants identify problems with appliances or installations and make sure they know how contact the Gas Safe Engineer to have them checked.

Landlords are required to provide their tenants, both new and existing, with a gas safety report within 28 days of the engineer visiting their property. The landlord must also give the copy of CP12 at the beginning of the tenancy. Landlords who fail to provide the the gas certificate may be charged and face unlimited fines or even six months in prison.

In the same way landlords must make sure that carbon monoxide detectors are working in their properties and make arrangements for them to be checked every month. The landlord is accountable for repairing an alarm that does not work. This is applicable to councils, private landlords, and housing associations, and also licensable houses of Multiple Occupation.

In June 2017 In June 2017, the High Court ruled that it was illegal for landlords to serve Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with a valid Gas Safety Certificate. The decision was made based on the law that states that landlords of assured shorthold tenancies must have a record of their gas safety for their property before tenants move into the property.

How do gas safety certificate replacement get a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords are required by law to ensure that the gas appliances, flues, and pipework in their homes are safe for tenants. This is covered under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To be in compliance with the regulations landlords are required to conduct annual gas checks of all gas appliances and flues that they install for use in a property. This is referred to as a CP12 gas safety certificate. It must be filled out by a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should consider having a boiler inspection done simultaneously with a CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Gas engineers can provide a combined CP12 inspection and boiler service for a reasonable price. They will inspect the boiler burner's seals as well as look for leaks and cracks in the flue system, clean the heat exchanger, and perform general maintenance.

The CP12 document is commonly referred to as the 'landlord gas safety certificate' although it is officially called the Gas Safety Record documentation. It contains the results of the safety checks, as well as specifics about any issues or actions that need to be addressed. Landlords must provide their tenants the CP12 document within 28 days after the Gas Safety Check is completed.

It is crucial that landlords and letting agents only permit Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property for safety inspections and maintenance. It is a good idea to educate tenants on the importance of allowing access and explain that the gas engineer is there to protect them from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant is unwilling to permit access the agent or landlord must explain the legal obligations in writing. They should then visit the property and force entry if needed.

Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants prior to they are allowed to enter the property. This will prove that the engineer has the necessary qualifications to work with the systems in your home and can therefore be trusted to conduct the safety check. It's important to keep in mind that the gas engineer is legally allowed to shut off any malfunctioning equipment and can shut off your gas supply in the event of a need.