Gas safety
If you have a gas supply, your landlord must give you a valid gas safety certificate when you move in. Every 12 months, a certified Gas Safe engineer must check your appliances.
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If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or are worried that fumes containing carbon monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance, call the free Gas Emergency Services emergency line immediately - 0800 111 999
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Carbon Monoxide can kill
You can't see it, taste it or smell it but carbon monoxide (CO) can kill quickly without warning. Seven people each year die from CO poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly installed, maintained or that are poorly ventilated.
You can't see it, taste it or smell it but Carbon Monoxide can kill quickly without warning. Seven people per year die from poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly installed maintained or that are poorly ventilated. Are you at risk?
Your landlord must arrange for an annual gas safety check to be carried out every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. They 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.
Your landlord must arrange maintenance by a Gas Safe registered engineer for all pipe work, appliances and flues, which they own and have provided for your use.
For further information please visit the Health and Safety Executive’s website.
The National Landlords Association (NLA) provide a short video on their website regarding general gas safety, landlords duties and CO poisoning.
HSE runs a free Gas Safety Advice Line offering information on gas safety that is open between 9am and 5.30 pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Friday (excluding bank holidays).
To contact the Gas Safety Advice Line Freephone 0800 300 363.
Check if your landlord or agent has been convicted of housing offences.