The 1996 law says that all landlords, who rent either part or all of a property, must have all household gas appliances and pipes checked either every 12 months or on a change of tenancy (whichever comes sooner), with a Landlord gas safety certificate to this effect. The HSE guidelines here provide a comprehensive report to this effect HERE

As a landlord you have the responsibility for the safety of the tenants in your house you own and rent out. There are numerous checks that need to be carried out to fulfil these responsibilities.

For the purpose of Appliance safety you need to have an annual check of the boiler to ensure safe and adequate operation.

These safety check will including but not limited to :-

• Adequate ventilation is provided for appliances and not blocked

• Safety devices are working correctly

• The appliance is burning at the correct pressures

• Harmful gases are transferring cleanly out of the home.

• Smoke and Carbon monoxide alarms work and are in date.

• Appliance overall condition.

• A flue anaylys check where needed

• There are no gas leaks or escapes in the property.

• Gas pipe work is in good order

• Flue integrity

• Controls are working ok.

Prices

Gas and LPG – Boiler £60

Landlord cert and service – £85

Every extra appliance – £10

Oil Boiler – £95

Solid fuel – £95