Landlord compliance guide

A plain-English overview of the key checks every UK private landlord needs to stay on top of.

Gas Safety Certificate

An annual check by a Gas Safe registered engineer confirming gas appliances, fittings and flues in the property are safe to use.

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

A report from a qualified electrician confirming the property's fixed electrical installation is safe, renewed at least every 5 years.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

A certificate rating the property's energy efficiency, required before a property is let and valid for 10 years.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Check

Working smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance, tested at the start of each tenancy and checked regularly.

Deposit Protection

Tenant deposits for assured shorthold tenancies must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days, with prescribed information given to the tenant.

HMO Licence

Houses in multiple occupation meeting licensing thresholds must hold a valid licence from the local authority, renewed periodically.