What is gas safe register duplicate certificate ?
It is important to understand your obligations as a landlord with regards to gas safety. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, 1998, are a requirement for landlords.
Gas Safe registered engineers must inspect your flues and appliances regularly on site. You should also provide an original copy of your gas safety certificate to each tenant.
What is a landlord gas safety certificate?
A gas safety certificate for landlords is an official document that a Gas Safe registered engineer gives to the owner of a property following carrying out a safety check. The document should include all information about the gas pipework in the property and appliances that have been tested for safety. Landlords are legally accountable to ensure that all these things are in good operating order and to give their tenants copies of the completed document.
All landlords are required by law to have their properties inspected every 12 months, and to obtain an annual certificate of gas safety. However, the regulations also require landlords to schedule their inspections not later than one month prior to when the current certificate is due to expire. This allows them to prevent any coverage gaps and ensure the best protection to their tenants.
To get a landlord gas safety certificate you must get an Gas Safe registered engineer to visit the property. The engineer will conduct an exhaustive examination of all gas appliances and installation pipes within the property. In addition, the engineer will also test the emergency control for each appliance. The engineer will also test the emergency controls for each appliance.
If a tenant is refusing permit access to the inspection, the landlord can try to convince them by sending a strongly worded letter that explains why they should have the checks done and what would happen if they don't allow them to enter. If this fails the landlord should consider starting the eviction process by giving them a Section 21 notice.
You must provide your tenants an original copy of the completed Landlord Gas Safety Record, within 28 days of each inspection. This should be provided to existing tenants, as well as any new tenants prior to when they move in. It is also necessary to keep the original records for a period of two years.
What is a gas safety certification for tenants?
Generally speaking, landlords must ensure that all gas appliances in their homes are tested annually by an Gas Safe registered engineer. This is a legal requirement, and the cost can range from PS60 and PS120 depending on what's included in the test. The engineer will give the CP12 to the landlord after the inspection. This document must be provided to tenants in four weeks after the test is completed. This document serves as a record of the checks and should be kept by the landlord for two years from the date of the first inspection, however it is recommended that they are stored online to reduce the amount of paper that is thrown away.
The landlords must also ensure that they have access to the property in order to carry out the annual service and gas security checks. The law stipulates that in the event the tenant refuses access, the landlord has to take'reasonable measures' to gain entry and carry out the inspection. It is possible to write to the tenant, ask them to contact an engineer directly, and to repeatedly request entry. This could also mean contacting the local council who may be able to send an official letter to explain the necessity of granting access for safety and maintenance inspections.
If the tenant is unwilling to allow access and the landlord is considering the possibility of eviction. While this should be considered a last resort however, it is a legal right for the landlord to evict a tenant who refuses to cooperate with essential safety checks. This can be a difficult process, so landlords must consult a lawyer before taking such a step.
The landlord is required to provide gas appliances, pipes and flues for the tenants. This is the case even if the property is entirely or partially sublet by the landlord to third parties. However, the original landlord and any person who is acquiring responsibilities through contractual arrangements must collaborate, with a clear division of duties, to ensure that the legal requirements are fully met.
It is essential to find out whether a landlord has employed an agent managing their rental properties. They should also ask who is responsible for arranging gas safety tests. Some agents will assume responsibility for this, but it is worth checking with the agency ahead of time to ensure you are fully protected.
What is a gas safety certificate for sub-let?
When a landlord rents out their property they need to ensure that it is safe for the people who live there. A gas safety certificate proves that all the gas appliances and flues that are in the property have been inspected and deemed to be safe by an experienced gas engineer. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that they get their gas safety checks completed each year, and to ensure that copies are passed onto the tenants who live there. The checks must be conducted by a registered Gas Safe engineer, and the CP12 form should contain their ID number as well as a date of the issue.
The landlord is also required to give tenants a copy of the gas certificate within 28 days following the conclusion of any checks. The landlord must also give new tenants a copy of the CP12 form prior to moving into the property.
This rule is not applicable in the case of a property that has been let out for a brief duration, such as the student house or holiday cottage. It would be a good idea to include details of these exemptions in your tenancy agreement because it will save you a lot of stress and potential legal issues in the future.
If a landlord discovers that any of their appliances or flues aren't safe during the course of an inspection, they must arrange for them to be repaired as soon as is possible. This could involve disconnecting and reconnecting the gas supply to the appliance or installing. Landlords must make sure that their gas technicians have Gas Safe registration and verify their identity with a photo ID prior to performing any work.
Despite the exemptions mentioned above, the regulations governing landlords and gas safety checks are extremely strict and must be adhered to. If the landlord is found be in breach of the rules, they could face prosecution and could face fines and even jail sentences for the offending party.
Total Landlord is here to help if you are a landlord that needs to arrange an inspection for gas safety. Gas Safe engineers can visit your home to conduct an extensive inspection and provide you with a CP12 certificate. Our prices are reasonable and we can provide a same day service for emergency situations. For more information, give us a an email or call us on our website today.
What is an annual gas safety check?
If you rent out part or all of your home, it's your legal responsibility to have an annual gas safety test. This includes checking the boiler and other gas appliances like pipes and flues, and the fixtures and fittings that make use of or exhaust gas.
Gas Safe engineers will inspect your home and ensure that everything is safe and up-to date. They will test the flues and gas appliances, and look for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning or leaks. They will also check that the gas supply is working and the gas meter has money in it.
After the inspection and the examination, it's a good idea to provide the completed gas safety report to your tenants. It should be given to any existing tenants within 28 days and to any new tenants before they move into the property. Keep a copy of the gas safety record for yourself and any agents you use.
Landlords must arrange and pay for gas safety certificates and checks for their properties. If a tenant refuses to allow you to carry out the maintenance or check, then you must take "reasonable steps" to gain access. You could write an explanation in a letter of why you have to gain access to the property as well as the safety checks that must be conducted. If the tenant is unwilling to give you access then you might think about a Section 21 eviction.
Your annual gas safety inspection is included in your Hometree landlord insurance policy. That means you don't need to schedule it separately or worry about when you'll need to do it. You can also be confident that we're there for you if you need to renew your policy or alter any information.
For more information on our insurance plans for landlords check out the Hometree website. You can also sign up for a no-cost quote to find out more about the coverage and the cost you'll be paying. Our promise of no price increases means that you will not pay more for your annual premium than the inflation rate in the first year.