Published 16 May 2026 by Prop-Pocket Team
What is a compliance tracker? Learn how landlords use one to monitor certificates, deadlines, alerts and records across rental properties.
A compliance tracker is a tool that helps landlords monitor every legal and regulatory obligation tied to their rental properties — certificates, inspections, licences, and tenancy documents — and alerts them before deadlines are missed.
For UK landlords, compliance is not optional. Missing a gas safety renewal, failing to protect a deposit on time, or letting an EICR lapse can result in fines, inability to serve a Section 21 notice, and in some cases criminal liability.
A good compliance tracker keeps tabs on:
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety Certificate (annual)
- Electrical Installation Condition Report / EICR (every five years for most tenancies)
- Energy Performance Certificate / EPC (every ten years, though ratings may need upgrading)
- Portable Appliance Testing / PAT (recommended for furnished lets)
Tenancy obligations
- Deposit protection (must be registered within 30 days of receipt)
- How-To-Rent document served at tenancy start
- Right to Rent checks
Licensing
- HMO licences (renewal periods vary by local authority)
- Selective licensing schemes
A compliance tracker should notify you well in advance of any expiry — typically 90, 60, and 30 days before the deadline. This gives you time to book an engineer or solicitor rather than scrambling at the last minute.
Prop-Pocket's compliance tracker sends in-app notifications and email reminders for every certificate and obligation, with configurable lead times so you can set alerts to match how you prefer to work.
A spreadsheet can store renewal dates, but it cannot send you a notification when one is approaching. It also can't store the certificate document alongside the reminder, or flag when a property is non-compliant.
Prop-Pocket's compliance tracker covers every major UK landlord obligation. Add your properties, upload your certificates, and let the reminders do the rest. Free for your first property.
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