Taking care of your tenants

If you’re renting a house out within The New Forest, Hampshire or Dorset area then you should know that you have legal responsibilities when it comes to the safety of gas appliances on your premises.

In this situation, you need to have your property checked and a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate issued before your property is legally allowed to be let.

Will Stone Gas, Plumbing & Heating Ltd can issue this certificate with quick simple checks that will assure you and the authorities that your property is of a safe standard to let to residents. For competitive prices and friendly one-to-one services, contact our team today.

Your annual check

It is a legal requirement that, once a year, your appliances are checked and maintained, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

For more information, please feel free to contact our team, or visit gov.uk.

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Frequently Asked Landlord Certification Questions

The certificates required depend on the property and the type of installation. For gas appliances, landlords generally need an annual Gas Safety Record completed by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Other requirements may apply to electrical installations, energy performance and other aspects of the property.

A landlord gas safety certificate is commonly referred to as a Gas Safety Record. It records the results of the required gas safety check carried out on appliances and relevant gas installations at a rental property.

A landlord’s gas safety check must generally be completed every 12 months. The landlord must keep the required records and provide the appropriate documentation to tenants in accordance with the regulations.

Gas safety checks must be carried out by an appropriately qualified Gas Safe registered engineer who is competent to work on the relevant gas appliances and installation.

The engineer checks the relevant gas appliances, flues and gas installation for safety and records the results. Any identified safety issues should be explained to the landlord, along with any work that may be required.

If an engineer identifies a safety issue, they will explain the problem and advise what action is required. Depending on the nature of the issue, repairs or remedial work may be necessary before the appliance or installation can be considered safe to use.

The requirement generally applies to rented properties where gas appliances, fittings or flues are provided as part of the tenancy. The exact obligations depend on the property and circumstances.

If a property has no gas appliances, gas fittings or relevant gas installation, a landlord gas safety check may not be applicable. Other landlord safety requirements may still apply.

The time required depends on the size of the property, the number of appliances and the type of inspection being carried out. We can provide an estimated timeframe when arranging your appointment.

The cost depends on the type of certification required, the property and the number of appliances or installations being inspected. We can provide a clear quotation before carrying out the work.

Yes. Inspections can be arranged between tenancies, and this can be a convenient time for landlords to ensure required checks and remedial work are completed before a new tenant moves in.

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