Landlord Certificates in Cumbria With landlords responsibilities surrounding gas appliances becoming ever more daunting we are here to give landlords & tenants alike reassurance that the appliances within their properties are in a safe & reliable state.
All appliances and gas pipe work must be checked and certified every twelve months.
As Gas Safe registered we can look after both landlords & tenants needs with boiler, cooker & fire servicing & repairs carried out, leaving tenants happy & landlords hassle free. We look after landlords with one property through to estates with large numbers of tenanted property's & provide a prompt & reliable service.
To discover more information about the landlord certificates in South Lakes and Cumbria, call us on 07968024114 /01539 263424 /01524 413124 .
Gas installation safety and gas safety certificate: If you let a property connected to a mains gas supply, you must arrange an annual maintenance check of gas pipe work, appliances and flues. This should be carried out by an engineer registered with the Gas Safe Register - formerly Corgi. You should keep inspection records for at least two years and give copies of the reports to your existing tenants within 28 days of each check. You should also give copies to new tenants before they move in. Your tenants are responsible for any gas appliances they own, but you must still maintain the parts of any associated gas installations - like flues and ventilation requirements along with all the gas supply pipework. Landlords have specific legal responsibilities to their tenants when it comes to gas safety Understanding the law for rental accommodation As a landlord, you are responsible for the safety of your tenants. Landlords' duties apply to a wide range of accommodation, occupied under a lease, which includes, but not exclusively: Residential premises provided for rent by local authorities, housing associations, private sector landlords, housing co-operatives, hostels Rooms let in bed-sit accommodation, private households, bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels Rented holiday accommodation such as chalets, cottages, flats. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 deal with landlords' duties to make sure gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe. Landlord's responsibilities If you let a property equipped with gas appliances you have three main responsibilities:
Maintenance: pipework, appliances and flues must be maintained in a safe condition. Gas appliances should be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If these are not available it is recommended that they are serviced annually unless advised otherwise by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Visit: Gas safe Gas safety checks: a 12 monthly gas safety check must be carried out on every gas appliance/flue. A gas safety check will make sure gas fittings and appliances are safe to use. Record: a record of the annual gas safety check must be provided to your tenant within 28 days of the check being completed or to new tenants before they move in. Landlords must keep copies of the gas safety record for two years. A carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in each room where a burning appliance is located. All installation, maintenance and safety checks need to be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. If a tenant has their own gas appliance that you have not provided, then you are responsible for the maintenance of the gas pipework but not for the actual appliance. You should also make sure your tenants know where to turn off the gas and what to do in the event of a gas emergency.
Contact Us If you would like to contact us over landlord contracts and responsibilities, MCC Heating Services Ltd will always be available to offer expert advice on every situation. We will assist clients throughout Kendal, Sedbergh, Cumbria and all South Lakes areas. Call us today on 01539 263424 07968024114 for more information.
