If you rent out a property in Maidstone you are legally responsible for an annual gas safety inspection — the CP12. This post explains what it is, what it covers, what happens if you miss it, and what the paperwork should look like.
What a CP12 is
A CP12 is the standard Landlord's Gas Safety Record. A Gas Safe registered engineer inspects every gas appliance and flue at the property, tests them, and issues a signed certificate. In England the check is required every 12 months under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
What gets checked
- Gas boiler and controls.
- Gas fires and any decorative or fixed flame appliances.
- Gas hobs, ovens, and gas water heaters.
- Flues and chimneys serving gas appliances.
- Tightness test on the gas installation from meter to appliance.
Who is responsible
The landlord is legally responsible — not the tenant or the letting agent, unless a management agreement transfers the duty in writing. If you use a letting agent in Maidstone, check the terms of your management contract to confirm who is booking the inspection.
Deadlines and gap rules
- Every 12 months from the previous inspection date.
- Within the last 2 months of the current certificate you can renew early without losing the anniversary date — the new certificate runs from the old expiry.
- Before the start of a new tenancy, if the property has not been let in the last 12 months.
What if you miss it
Missing a CP12 is a criminal offence under the regulations. Consequences range from fines to invalidated buildings insurance, and in the worst case — a carbon-monoxide incident — can lead to prosecution. Deposit protection schemes may also refuse to protect against damages claims if the paperwork is missing.
Cost and portfolio pricing
A single-property CP12 in Maidstone is usually a fixed price. Portfolio landlords with multiple properties should ask for a batch quote — we discount across a batch and can coordinate renewal reminders so nothing lapses. Digital copies of certificates are emailed the same day for uploading to your management system.
How to book
WhatsApp us your property list and postcode, or use the form on the landlord services page. We will come back with a slot and a fixed quote — usually same day. Reminders go out 30 days before each renewal so you can plan tenant access without stress.
