Tenant's Duties Gas Safety

Tenants also have responsibilities imposed upon them by the Gas Safety regulations. Landlords should inform tenants of this fact in writing and should include a clause to this effect in the tenancy agreement.
  • Under no circumstances must tenants carry out DIY work on gas installations and appliances.
  • Tenants should inform the landlord or managing agent immediately if they know or suspect a gas system to be unsafe.
  • It is a criminal offence to knowingly use an unsafe gas appliance.
  • In an emergency the tenant should turn off the gas at the main cut-off valve and inform TRANSCO immediately.
  • It should also be made clear to tenants that landlord's require access to the premises( giving reasonable notice), to fulfill their gas checks and maintenance requirements under the 1988 Regulations.

Tenant refuses access to perform Gas Safety Check or Inspection to ensure safety. What do you do?


Keep copies of  written notice to a tenant requesting access, and explaining the reason. If a tenant continues to refuse access after repeated contacts, you may need to consider proper action through the courts under the terms of the tenancy agreement. However, do not use force to gain entry into the property. Issue a Section 8 Notice Ground 12 "Breach of Tenancy" or A Section 21 Notice