What is a CP12 and when do landlords need one?
A CP12, properly called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is the annual gas safety certificate that landlords must legally hold for every rented property with gas appliances. It confirms a Gas Safe registered engineer has checked each appliance and flue. It must be renewed every 12 months, and a copy given to tenants within 28 days of the check (and to new tenants before they move in).
Who needs one
You need a valid CP12 if you let out a property with any gas appliance (a boiler, gas fire, or gas cooker), including through a letting agent. The legal duty sits with the landlord under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
What we check
- Each gas appliance for safe operation and correct pressure
- Flues and ventilation
- That there are no dangerous installations
Staying compliant without the admin
We make landlord compliance easy:
- Instant certificates issued from site
- Automatic reminders before each certificate is due
- Portfolio-friendly: multiple properties on one consolidated invoice
Managing several properties? Talk to us about landlord cover or call 01633 257230.