Landlord EICR and gas safety certificate: what you must have
A landlord EICR and gas safety certificate are two separate legal records for a rented home in England. This page sets out how often each is needed, who may issue it, what tenants must receive and what happens when a test finds a fault. Both are In force, as checked on 21 October 2026.
Last checked: 21 October 2026.
Landlord EICR and gas safety certificate: the two records
An electrical installation condition report, called an EICR, records the state of the fixed wiring. A landlord gas safety record, often called a gas safety certificate, records the yearly check of gas appliances and flues.
Different people issue them. A qualified person tests the electrics. A Gas Safe registered engineer checks the gas. We arrange both through one booking.
| Duty | Electrical (EICR) | Gas safety record |
|---|---|---|
| How often | At intervals of no more than 5 years | Every year |
| Who can issue it | A qualified person | A Gas Safe registered engineer |
| Existing tenant | Copy within 28 days | Copy within 28 days |
| New tenant | Copy before they occupy | Copy before they move in |
| Keep for | Latest report, to give the council within 7 days if asked | At least two years |
EICR every 5 years: what the rules say
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 apply to private landlords. Status: In force.
Inspection and tenant copies
Each installation must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at intervals of no more than 5 years. An earlier test may be needed if the last report says so. An existing tenant gets a copy within 28 days. A new tenant gets the latest report before they occupy.
Council requests and repairs
If the council asks in writing, you must supply the report within 7 days. Where a report requires further work, a qualified person must complete it within 28 days, or any shorter period the report gives.
Penalties
The council can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000. The regulations have been amended since 2020, so we check the current text for your tenancy type.
Landlord gas safety record: what the rules say
Gas appliances and flues in a let home must be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer each year. The record must go to existing tenants within 28 days, and to prospective tenants before they move in, according to the Health and Safety Executive.
Keep each record for at least two years. A check can be made up to two months early without losing the original renewal date. If you use that flexibility, keep the record until two further checks are done.
The record shows the engineer's name and registration number, the appliances checked, the date and any defects found. The engineer must be on the Gas Safe Register.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
GOV.UK says a landlord must provide a smoke alarm on each storey. A carbon monoxide alarm is required in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance. We test and record alarms during the same visit.
What happens if a test fails?
A report lists any faults it finds, and the electrical regulations set the time for putting them right.
Our team can quote and complete remedial work, from a new consumer unit to a boiler repair. Look at the heating controls page if the fault involves controls or hot water. Keep every certificate for your landlord compliance checklist.
Combining safety checks with energy upgrades
Both inspections give you the moment to plan other work. A wiring check shows whether the supply can take solar panels or a charger. A gas check shows the age of the boiler. That helps you decide between repair and replacement before the EPC rule applies.
What do the checks cost?
Price depends on the size of the property and the number of appliances. Indicative price from £120 for an EICR on a 2 to 3 bedroom rental and from £4,500 for a full rewire of a 3 bedroom home (UK market research, 2026). This is not a quote: your written quote after a survey is the confirmed price.
You receive a written price before the visit. We do not quote fixed fees over the internet.
How we arrange both checks
- Booking: you or your agent confirm the address and tenant access.
- Visit: the electrics and gas appliances are tested.
- Report: certificates and any defects reach you in writing.
- Remedial: where needed, we price and carry out the work.
- Records: you keep the documents and send tenant copies in time.
Adviser tip from a Retrofit Coordinator: diarise both renewal dates the day you receive the certificates. A tenant copy is also due within 28 days, so send it the same week and keep proof of when and how you sent it.
Who delivers the work
Compliant Lets is a trading name of LAMTANS Holdings Ltd. LAMTANS Engineering Ltd, which holds Gas Safe registration, carries out gas work. It also holds PAS 2030, PAS 2035, TrustMark, ICO registration and RECC membership. Check the registers yourself: TrustMark, RECC, ICO, Gas Safe Register and Simply Certification.
Sources
- HSE: Gas safety check records and what to keep, checked 21 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Your landlord's safety responsibilities, checked 21 October 2026
- legislation.gov.uk: The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, checked 21 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities, checked 21 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How often does a landlord need an EICR?
At intervals of no more than 5 years, or sooner if the last report says so. New tenants must get the latest report before they occupy.
How often is a gas safety record needed?
Every year, from a Gas Safe registered engineer. Give existing tenants a copy within 28 days of the check.
Can I use the same engineer for both?
The checks are separate. Gas needs a Gas Safe registered engineer and the wiring needs a qualified person. We can book both together.
What is the penalty for no EICR?
The council can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 under the 2020 regulations. Check the current text for your tenancy.
Must tenants get a copy of the EICR?
Yes. Existing tenants get a copy within 28 days of the inspection. New tenants get the latest report before they occupy.
How long do I keep a gas safety record?
At least two years. If you checked early under the two-month flexibility, keep it until two further checks have been made.
Do I need smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?
Yes. A smoke alarm is required on each storey. A carbon monoxide alarm is required in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance.
What if the EICR finds a fault?
Further work must be done by a qualified person within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. We can price and carry it out.
Can the council ask to see the report?
Yes. You must supply it within 7 days of a written request.
Is a Gas Safe registration number on the record?
Yes. The record must show the engineer's name and registration number. You can check the engineer on the Gas Safe Register.