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.
The compliance requirements every UK landlord must meet
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.
Annual requirements
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.
Every five years
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.
At tenancy start