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Do I need a new gas safety certificate for a new tenant?
By the VoxaMTD team. Last verified 31 October 2026
Not always a new check, but you do need an up-to-date check record. HSE says that before you re-let a property after tenants have left, you must make sure the appliances and flues are safe and have an up-to-date gas safety check record. New tenants must be given a copy before they move in.
The check is due every 12 months, so a record from 6 months ago is still current. Give the new tenant a copy before they move in, and keep your own copy for 2 years. If the previous tenants have left and there is any chance of tampering or vandalism, HSE recommends another check before the new tenants move in.
The record also needs to show every appliance and flue you supply. If you have fitted a new appliance since the last record, ask the engineer to add it, as a new appliance or flue needs its first check within 12 months of installation. Put the next due date in your diary when you hand over the copy so the following tenant gets a current record without a scramble.
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Sources
- HSE: Gas safety - landlords and letting agents
- GOV.UK: Private renting: Your landlord's safety responsibilities