Landlord gas safety regulations: what you must do
| Safety check | Every 12 months, on each gas appliance and flue you provide, by a Gas Safe registered engineer |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Keep gas fittings, pipework and flues you provide in a safe condition |
| Existing tenants | Give a copy of the record within 28 days of the check |
| New tenants | Give a copy before they move in |
| Records | Keep for at least 2 years (longer if you check early; see below) |
| Early checks | A check 10–12 months after the last one keeps the original expiry date; keep the record until two further checks have been done |
| Tenant's own appliances | Not covered by your safety check duty, but gas pipework and flues you provide still are. See HSE guidance for your set-up |
What the gas safety record must show
- A description and location of each appliance or flue checked.
- The engineer's name, Gas Safe registration number and signature.
- The date of the check and any defects found, with action taken.
Check the engineer on the Gas Safe Register before the visit, including that they are qualified for the appliance types you have.
Gas safety and the new tenancy rules
- For new tenancies from 1 May 2026, the written information you give must explain your gas safety duties under regulation 36. Written statement guide
- The landlord database, opening from 15 December 2026, asks for gas safety details. Your region's dates
- Breaches of the gas regulations are criminal offences enforced by the Health and Safety Executive.