Landlord compliance checklist

Your certificates and safety checks scored, with a dated action plan by email.

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About the property

01

Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)

Annual gas safety inspection by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Required by law for every property with gas appliances.

02

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

Five-year electrical safety inspection by a qualified electrician. Mandatory for all private rentals since 2020.

03

EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)

Ten-year energy rating. The government is targeting rating C or above for rentals by 2030 — plan upgrades now if you are at D or below.

04

Legionella risk assessment

Every two years. Required by the HSE for all rental properties, particularly those with water tanks or showers.

05

PAT testing (furnished lets)

Three-yearly portable appliance testing for any electrical items you supply. Only required if the property is let furnished.

06

Smoke alarms on every floor

A working smoke alarm on each storey, tested at the start of every tenancy. Required since 2015.

07

CO alarms in rooms with combustion appliances

A carbon monoxide alarm in every room containing a fixed combustion appliance (boilers, gas fires, log burners).

08

Tenancy deposit protected within 30 days

Deposit registered with TDS, DPS or mydeposits within 30 days of receipt + Prescribed Information served to tenant.

09

Right to Rent checks completed

Verified each tenant's immigration status before tenancy start. Fines are up to £10,000 per occupier for a first breach and £20,000 for a repeat.

10

Written tenancy information given before signing

Since 1 May 2026 every new tenant must get written information on the key terms (rent, deposit, notice, repairs, pets and more) before they sign. It replaces the withdrawn “How to Rent” guide. Missing it can mean a fine of up to £7,000.

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