Gas Safety Certificates: 5 Misconceptions That Get Landlords Fined

Gas safety is one of those areas where landlords assume they know the rules because they’ve been renewing the same certificate for years, but that’s a problem, and I will tell you why. I will now tell you about the misconceptions that are catching people out and what to do instead. #1: No Gas Appliances, No Certificate Needed #2: The Certificate Means the Appliances Are Safe to Use #3: If the Tenant Won’t Let the Engineer In, That’s Their Problem #4: I’ll Renew Whenever, Within 12 Months of the Last One #5: Giving the Tenant a Copy Is Optional if Nothing’s Wrong Want the Rest of the Compliance Picture? Gas safety is one item on a list that also covers electrical checks, deposit protection, licensing, and the Renters’ Rights Act. Getting any of them wrong costs far more than getting them right. Our premium membership gets you the full archive, the Serviced Accommodation training course, our checklists and deal tools, and direct access to the team and me when you are not sure whether a rule applies to your property. Upgrade to Premium Membership (https://secretpropertyclub.com/subscribe) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com/subscribe (https://secretpropertyclub.substack.c...)