All landlords in the UK must obtain a gas safety certificate for each property they rent out. However, with so many rules in place for landlords, it can be hard to keep up with them. To help you better understand gas safety certificates and the laws surrounding them, we have answered some common questions below.
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A gas safety certificate is an official document provided after an inspection of gas appliances. It lists the gas appliances in a property, their condition and any required remedial work.
Landlords are legally required to obtain gas safety certificates and provide them to their tenants. A Gas Safe engineer must also check all gas equipment in the property.
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Any problems or faults will be highlighted in the report, along with the actions required. Landlords in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and beyond must fix any identified issues within a given time period. In some cases, the engineer can carry out repairs while onsite.
If a landlord fails to uphold their legal obligations regarding gas safety checks, they can be fined and/or receive a prison sentence. Other actions can also be taken. For example, the local authority can sanction emergency remedial action.
This depends on things like the number of gas appliances you have and where you live. In general, a gas safety check costs around £30-£100 for smaller properties.
An average gas safety inspection takes around 30 minutes. However, it might take longer for bigger properties. The inspection and report can also take longer if there are serious faults.
They provide proof that gas appliances and installations are safe, certified for use and in line with regulations. A gas safety certificate might also be important for insurance purposes; landlords in Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath without one could find their insurance invalidated.
