Published 12 May 2026 by Prop-Pocket Team
Landlord compliance requirements can quickly become costly if missed. Here's how to stay organised, reduce risk and keep every property on track.
UK landlord compliance is not a single obligation — it is a collection of legal requirements that span property safety, tenancy administration, and local licensing. Understanding each one, and the consequences of missing it, is essential for any landlord.
Gas Safety (every 12 months)
If your property has any gas appliances — boiler, hob, fire — you must arrange an annual gas safety inspection by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The resulting CP12 certificate must be given to existing tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before they move in.
The penalty for non-compliance: up to £6,000 per offence, and you cannot serve a valid Section 21 notice.
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
Since April 2021, all private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected at least every five years. The report must be given to tenants within 28 days and remedial work completed promptly.
Deposit protection: The deposit must be registered with an approved scheme (DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS) within 30 days of receipt. The prescribed information — scheme details, dispute process — must be served on the tenant.
How-To-Rent guide: The current version must be provided at the start of every new tenancy. Using an outdated version is treated the same as not providing it at all.
Right to Rent checks: You must see original documents proving the tenant's right to rent in the UK. The check must be completed before the tenancy begins.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): Required before marketing the property. Must show a minimum E rating. Current certificates last ten years, but landlords should plan for proposed upgrades to a C rating by 2030.
HMO licence: Required for properties let to five or more people from two or more households. Many local authorities have additional licensing schemes that apply to smaller properties.
Smoke and CO alarms: At least one smoke alarm per floor and a CO alarm in rooms with solid fuel appliances (and from October 2022, gas appliances too).
Missing a deposit protection deadline can result in a rent repayment order of up to three times the deposit amount. An unlicensed HMO can result in an unlimited fine and a rent repayment order. Non-compliance with EICR requirements carries fines of up to £30,000.
The challenge for most landlords is not understanding the requirements — it is remembering when each one is due. A compliance tracker with proactive reminders removes the reliance on memory.
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