The legal duty
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must make sure every gas appliance and flue in a rented property is checked for safety every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Giving the record to tenants
- Give existing tenants a copy within 28 days of the check.
- Give new tenants a copy before they move in.
- Keep your own copy for at least two years.
Booking early
You can have the check done up to two months before it is due and keep the original anniversary date. That avoids the certificate lapsing if an appointment is delayed.
If an appliance fails
If an appliance is unsafe, it must be made safe, and the engineer will tell you what is needed. Letting a property with an unsafe gas appliance can lead to prosecution.
Need an engineer?
If you are near Newcastle-under-Lyme, call or message and you speak to the engineer who does the work. A clear price is given before anything starts.
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