Electrical, Gas and Energy CertificatesKeep above the law with proper certification.

Energy Performance Certificates

How are these important to me?

From 1 October 2008 it was a legal requirement for all landlords to have a valid EPC for their property before it can be let.

An EPC assesses the energy performance of a property, from "A" representing the most energy efficient property to "G" representing the least energy efficient property. It must be carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor and will also show a building's environmental impact by indicating its carbon dioxide emissions.

A valid EPC will last for 10 years and can be used for multiple tenancies within that period.

GSL Lettings are able to arrange for an EPC to be carried out on your behalf in order to avoid any delays letting your property.

 

Gas Safety Certificates

You have duties under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 to arrange maintenance by a Gas Safe installer for all pipe work, appliances and flues, which you own and have provided for your tenants use. You must also arrange for an annual gas safety check to be carried out every 12 months by a GAS SAFE-registered installer. You must keep a record of the safety check for 2 years and issue a copy to each existing tenant within 28 days of the check being completed and issue a copy to any new tenants before they move in.

Download our Gas Safety Information PDF.

 

Electrical Safety For Landlords

As a landlord of just one property or many properties it is good practice to insure that all electrical appliances and fittings within the property are safe and in good working order.

Although unlike gas regulations there is no law that states that a landlord must have a landlord electrical safety certificate. However it is advisable to bear in mind that should any electrical fittings or appliances within your rental property actually cause harm to a tenant then the tenant may sue you for damages or worse you may be brought before a court for negligence.

It is always a good idea to have your rental property checked upon turnaround of a tenant within the inventory and also if the tenant reports an electrical fault during their tenancy term.

If you have a record of the visual safety checks that you have carried out as part of the inventory, should an electrical accident occur and proceedings are started against you, you can prove that you have put all electrical safety checks in place that a landlord should and that the accident was quite literally an accident and not down to your negligence. So it is important that electrical safety records are kept at all times.

GSL Lettings can organise any electrical testing, repairs and certification using one of our reliable and professional contractors.