Gas Safety Certificate Requirements for Landlords

If you rent out property in England, use this guide to organise annual gas safety checks, tenant certificate handover, and evidence records for each property.

A gas safety certificate, sometimes called a CP12, is required for rental properties with a gas installation, such as a gas boiler, gas fire, pipework, or flue. It shows that the installation was checked at that point in time, records whether it was safe, and identifies any remedial work needed. Keeping it up to date helps show that checks were completed on time, gives tenants the right record before or during their tenancy, and keeps renewal dates easier to manage.

If the property has a fixed combustion appliance, also check the separate carbon monoxide alarm requirements for landlords and keep alarm evidence with the gas safety record.

For landlords in England, annual gas safety checks are a legal requirement where relevant gas appliances or flues are provided. If checks are missed, records are not kept, or tenants are not given the required record, enforcement action may follow and possession processes can also become more complicated.

Deadlines to track

• Give existing tenants a copy of the gas safety record within 28 days of the check being completed.
• Give new tenants a copy before they move in.
• Schedule the next gas safety check before the current record expires.

Evidence to keep

• The latest gas safety record for the property.
• Records showing when the certificate was given to tenants.
• Engineer details, Gas Safe registration information, and the date of the check.
• Notes or invoices for any safety-related defects and remedial action.
• Renewal reminders for the next annual check.

Next steps

Landlord Compliance Hub (England) Return to the main compliance hub for certificates, safety checks, documents, and recurring landlord duties. EICR Requirements for Landlords in England Coordinate electrical safety inspection dates alongside annual gas safety certificate renewals. What Documents Must Landlords Give Tenants? Check how gas safety records fit into the wider tenant document handover process. Landlord Compliance Software for England Use RentPilot to track gas safety renewal dates, store records, and keep evidence by property.