Gas safety certificates for landlords
If a home you let has gas appliances you provide, the law requires a gas safety check every year and a copy of the record for your tenants.
Checked against the sources below on 21 October 2026. England only.
In short
- Every gas appliance and flue you provide must be checked at least every 12 months.
- The check must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Give existing tenants a copy of the record within 28 days of the check, and new tenants a copy before they move in.
- Keep each record until two more checks have been done.
- Breaking the gas safety rules is a criminal offence.
What has to be checked
The duty covers gas appliances and flues that you provide, such as a boiler, gas fire or gas hob.
The check must happen within 12 months of an appliance being installed, then at intervals of no more than 12 months. The engineer gives you a gas safety record (often called a CP12) listing each appliance and any faults.
Giving the record to tenants
- Existing tenants
- A copy within 28 days of the check.
- New tenants
- A copy of the latest record before they move in.
- Stays of 28 days or less
- You can display the record somewhere prominent instead.
If you miss a check
Gas safety breaches are criminal offences. The Health and Safety Executive can prosecute, and a case in the Crown Court can lead to an unlimited fine or prison.
Never miss the yearly check
Record each gas safety certificate once with its date. LieuTenant emails you 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before it runs out, flags it on the property if it lapses, and shares it with your tenants through their login.
Questions
Is a gas safety certificate a legal requirement for landlords?
Yes, if you provide gas appliances, flues or fittings. Each must be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least every 12 months.
What if the home has no gas?
Then there is nothing to check under the gas safety rules. You still need the electrical safety check and smoke alarms.
How long do I keep old records?
Until two further checks have been done, so normally about two years.
Sources
- Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, regulation 36
- Your landlord’s safety responsibilities (GOV.UK)
- Landlords must take gas safety seriously (Law Gazette)
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; check the sources or a professional before acting.