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UK landlord compliance checklist
Certificates · tenancy admin · Renters' Rights Act orientation — tick items per property, add notes, then print or track the same dates in LetBook.
Progress: 0 / 14 ticked · Audience: self-managing landlords in England (confirm local rules elsewhere).
Property
A. Safety certificates
| Done | Item | Notes / date / reference |
|---|---|---|
Gas safety certificate (CP12) current Annual check by a Gas Safe registered engineer; keep a copy for tenants and records. | ||
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Typically at least every 5 years for private rented properties in England; remediate unsatisfactory findings. | ||
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Valid EPC available; meets minimum energy efficiency standards for letting where applicable. | ||
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Working smoke alarms on each storey used as living accommodation; CO alarms where required; check at start of tenancy. | ||
Fire detection / alarms (if HMO or relevant) Confirm additional fire safety or detection obligations for the property type. |
B. Tenancy admin
| Done | Item | Notes / date / reference |
|---|---|---|
Deposit protected in an authorised scheme If a deposit was taken, protect it within the required timeframe and serve prescribed information. | ||
How to Rent guide provided Give the latest government How to Rent guide (or successor) to the tenant as required. | ||
Right to rent checks completed Carry out right to rent checks before the tenancy starts and keep evidence. |
C. Renters Rights Act orientation
Orientation prompts — not a full legal briefing. Section 21 abolition and related changes follow the RRA timeline; verify current law.
| Done | Item | Notes / date / reference |
|---|---|---|
Written tenancy terms / statement of terms Tenants have clear written terms; review how periodic tenancies and notices work under RRA changes. | ||
Possession / notice routes reviewed Do not rely on abolished Section 21 pathways; review which Section 8 (or other) grounds may apply with a professional if needed. | ||
Rent increase process reviewed Confirm the correct statutory process (for example Section 13 where applicable). |
D. Evidence and records
| Done | Item | Notes / date / reference |
|---|---|---|
Evidence trail for repairs / complaints Dated notes, photos and correspondence. | ||
Buildings / landlord insurance checked Cover suitable for a let property; renewal date noted. | ||
Local licensing checked (HMO / selective) Check whether this address needs a local-authority licence. |
Quick certificate log (optional)
| Type | Issue date | Expiry date | Reference | Where filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas safety | ||||
| EICR | ||||
| EPC | ||||
| Smoke & CO | ||||
| Other |