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.
What is a compliance tracker?
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.
What a compliance tracker monitors
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