How often do landlords need a gas safety check?
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Every 12 months. Landlords must have every gas appliance and flue they provide checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least once a year [1][2]. You can have the check done up to 2 months before it's due and still keep the original anniversary date [1]. Existing tenants must get a copy of the record within 28 days of the check, and new tenants before they move in [2][3].
How often do landlords need a gas safety check?
- Frequency: every 12 months, for every appliance and flue you provide [1][2].
- Who: a Gas Safe registered engineer [2].
- Early window: a check done up to 2 months before the deadline keeps your existing anniversary date [1].
- Copies: to existing tenants within 28 days, and to new tenants before move-in [2][3].
- Records: keep each record. The HSE explains what to keep and for how long [3].
The record itself, what it costs, and what to do if a tenant will not give access are in the gas safety certificate guide. The gas safety expiry calculator shows the next deadline and the early window. Certificate reminders keep the date on the property.
Gaffy keeps each property's certificates in one place and reminds you before they expire. It's free for the first month, with no card.
Gas safety check FAQs
Is a gas safety certificate needed if there's no gas?
No. The check covers gas appliances, pipes and flues, so a property with no gas supply doesn't need one [1].
Does the tenant's own cooker count?
The landlord's duty covers appliances and flues the landlord provides [1].
Can I do the check early?
Yes. Up to 2 months early keeps the original due date [1].
How do I make sure I don't miss it?
Use our free gas safety expiry calculator, or store the certificate in Gaffy. Gaffy flags gas safety, EICR and EPC certificates before they expire and gives your tenants a repair link that needs no app. The first month is free, then it's £12 a month for up to 5 properties, plus £4 a month for each additional property.
Sources
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqlandlord.htm
- https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/your-landlords-safety-responsibilities
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/Gas/landlords/gassaferecord.htm
General information, not legal advice.