Renting Out A Room

oldbikebloke

macman said:

You don't require a GSC for a lodger even if you do have gas. Although an annual boiler service is of course highly advisable.

that would be illegal then, and a criminal (not civil) conviction
yes you do, a lodger is the same as a tenant, it makes the person receiving the rent into a landlord and therefore requires a gas safety certificate each year (if the property has gas!)

Robin_TBW

Bit of a delayed response but have had a read through here and honestly, I'm a bit more confused than I was before due to conflicting advice.

Think the best route might be to call Citizens Advice or something and speak with them about what I really need to ensure I get done?

greatcrested

To clear up the confusion over whether the landlord requires a gas safety report for a lodger, see

Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliancesGas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended  Section 36 (1)

1) In this regulation –“landlord” means –

(a) in England and Wales –

(i) where the relevant premises are occupied under a lease, the person for the time being entitled to the reversion expectant on that lease or who, apart from any statutory tenancy, would be entitled to possession of the premises; and

(ii) where the relevant premises are occupied under a licence, the licensor, save that where the licensor is himself a tenant in respect of those premises, it means the person referred to in paragraph (i) above;

SDLT_Geek

This link also confirms that having a lodger triggers the requirement for a gas safety check where there are gas appliances.  https://www.lodgerguide.co.uk/landlord-lodger-legal-obligations/