Legislation - Gas Safety & Compliance
Gas safety & compliance obligations are set to significantly increase for Victorian landlords if the draft changes to the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Vic) become law, as is expected on or before March 29, 2021
As a Landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants that, under the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), shall include completing regular safety checks of various services including gas and electrical services at your property by a properly qualified professional.
A gas safety check is more than just a carbon monoxide test and is not just an appliance service. A gas safety check includes the service and testing of all gas installations and fittings within the property.
Under the new regulations, effective 29 March 2021:
- The rental provider must ensure a gas safety check of all gas installations and fittings is conducted every 2 years by a licensed or registered gasfitter. (The gasfitter will require a license/registration for ‘Type A Servicing’)
- The rental provider must provide the renter with the date of the most recent safety check upon request
- If a gas safety check has not been conducted within the last 2 years the rental provider must arrange one as soon as practicable upon a renter occupying the premises.
A record of a gas safety check must include the following information:
- The name of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check
- The licence or registration number of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check
- The date the check was conducted
- The results of the check, including any repairs that were required and actions taken to address the repair
For more information see the draft Residential Tenancies Regulations 2020
Timeline
December 2019 - Draft regulations released
March 2021 - Regulations come into effect
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Important disclaimer
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting electrical safety in the relevant states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all electrical safety legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.