Gas safety checks for Victorian rentals
Last updated 11 September 2026 · General information, not legal advice
How often a gas safety check is required, who can do it, what you must disclose to the renter, and how long to keep the record.
How often, and who does it
The check is required at least once every two years and must be done by a licensed or registered gasfitter endorsed for Type A gas-appliance servicing. They check the gas appliances, fittings and flues, and issue a record of the result.
What you disclose to the renter
Before entering an agreement, the rental provider must disclose the date of the last gas safety check and any outstanding recommendations from it. The copy of the check is not sent automatically: a copy of the most recent check must be provided to the renter within seven days of a written request.
Keeping the record
Keep the record of each gas safety check until the record of the next check is created (Regulation 30). From 13 October 2026 the two-yearly obligation extends to every rental property, including those on agreements that began before the earlier 2021 rules, so a property that was previously exempt now needs a current check and a record of it.
Common questions
How often is a gas safety check required in Victoria?
At least once every two years, for any rental property with a gas installation, appliance or fitting. The two-yearly cycle applies to every rental property from 13 October 2026, regardless of when the agreement started.
Who can carry out a gas safety check?
A licensed or registered gasfitter, endorsed to carry out Type A gas-appliance servicing. It is not a job for the rental provider.
What do I have to tell the renter?
Before entering an agreement you must disclose the date of the last gas safety check and any outstanding recommendations. A copy of the most recent check must be given to the renter within seven days of a written request.
What if the property has no gas?
If there is no gas installation, appliance or fitting, a gas safety check is not required. If gas is later connected, the obligation applies.
How long do I keep the gas safety check record?
A record of a gas safety check must be kept until a record of the next check is created (Regulation 30). Keeping it for the life of the tenancy is the safe practice.
This page is general information about Victorian rental law, not legal advice. Penalty amounts change each 1 July. Confirm your obligations, the dates and the current figures with Consumer Affairs Victoria or your own adviser.
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