Landlord Gas Safety Certificates: What Every Manchester Landlord Needs to Know
If you rent out a property with gas appliances in Greater Manchester, you have a legal obligation to arrange an annual Gas Safety Check. Kamdem HomeTech are Gas Safe registered (Reg: 1000111) and carry out landlord Gas Safety Checks across all of Greater Manchester.
What Is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?
A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer after inspecting all gas appliances, pipework, and flues in a rented property. It confirms that all gas installations are safe for use.
The Legal Requirement
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must arrange an annual Gas Safety Check for every rented property with gas appliances. A copy of the certificate must be given to tenants within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in.
What Is Checked?
- Gas boiler or central heating system
- Gas fires and room heaters
- Gas cookers and hobs
- Gas pipework and meter connections
- Flues and ventilation
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with Gas Safety Regulations can result in fines of up to £6,000 per breach, imprisonment, and invalidated property insurance. Gas Safe registered status can be verified at gassaferegister.co.uk.
Book a Landlord Gas Safety Check
Call Kamdem HomeTech on 07826088938 to book a Gas Safety Check. Gas Safe Reg: 1000111. Covering all of Greater Manchester.