Managing a property - information for landlords
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Gas safety
Landlords have a duty under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 to arrange maintenance by a Gas Safe registered engineer for all pipework, appliances and flues.
Gas safety checks
Landlords must arrange for a gas safety check to be carried out at least once every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Landlords must:
- keep a record of the safety check for 2 years
- issue a copy to each tenant within 28 days of the check being completed
- issue a copy to any new tenants before they move in
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in every room that contains a gas fire, gas wall heater, gas central heating boiler, open fire or a solid fuel burner.
Visit the Gas Safe Register website for information about what to do if you suspect a gas leak What To Do in a Gas Emergency - Gas Safe Register
Legal duties
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website has all the information landlords and homeowners need to meet their legal duties on domestic gas.
Page last reviewed: 20 May 2024
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