Homeowners who rent out their property are legally responsible for ensuring the safety of their tenants with regards to the correct installation of gas plumbing infrastructure and the proper function of gas appliances. The Gas Safety Regulations explain in detail the level of liability of homeowners, landlords and estate agencies in relation to performing an annual gas safety check and obtaining periodically a gas safety certificate. The latter is valid for twelve months and can be issued only by Gas Safe Registered Engineers.\r\n\r\nImportant:<\/strong> Failure to maintain gas use standards is a grave offence. Renting a property without completing a gas safety check carries a penalty of up to a \u00a36000 fine and\/or up to six months imprisonment.\r\n