How often do landlords need gas safety certificates?

Gas safety certificates are a legal requirement for landlords in England, Wales, and Scotland. Here's everything Midlands landlords need to know: **Legal Requirements:** - **Annual Inspection** - Every 12 months maximum between checks - **Qualified Engineer** - Must be Gas Safe registered (we're 568305) - **All Gas Appliances** - Boilers, fires, cookers, and flues - **Tenant Copy** - Certificate must be provided within 28 days **What's Included in a CP12:** 1. **Appliance Safety Check** - Operating pressure, flame combustion, flue operation 2. **Pipework Inspection** - Visible gas pipes and connections 3. **Ventilation Assessment** - Adequate air supply for combustion 4. **Flue Analysis** - Proper discharge of combustion products 5. **Safety Device Testing** - Flame supervision devices, thermostats **Timing Your Certificate:** - Schedule 11 months after last check to maintain continuous coverage - Peak season (Sept-Nov) gets busy - book early - Emergency checks available for new tenancies - We keep digital records for easy renewals **Landlord Penalties:** Failure to maintain valid certificates can result in: - £6,000+ fines per property - Prosecution under criminal law - Insurance claims rejected - Tenant injury liability **Our Service Areas:** We cover Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, and throughout Staffordshire. Same-day certificates available with our £90 standard rate for most properties. **Additional Services:** - EPC certificates - Electrical safety checks - Boiler servicing - Emergency repairs with landlord priority response