1. Tell us about the property
These answers help us identify which requirements are relevant to your property.
2. Safety & certificates
Tell us what you have and, where relevant, when it expires. If you do not know a date, choose “I don't know”.
Annual gas safety check where applicable.
Electrical installations must be inspected at least every 5 years by a qualified person.
Record the EPC rating and expiry in your property file.
Record evidence of the checks.
Especially relevant to rooms with solid-fuel appliances.
Additional measures can apply to HMOs and certain converted properties.
3. Tenancy & tenant requirements
These questions cover the documents and checks that commonly form part of a landlord's compliance file.
For new tenancies from 1 May 2026, certain key terms must be given before the tenancy is agreed.
The government's “Register your rental property” service (PRS Database) opens on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands; all landlords must be registered by 14 November 2027. Read our registration guide.
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Landlord Compliance Report
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Important: This checker is a practical screening tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee that a property is legally compliant. Local licensing, HMO rules, property-specific circumstances and changes in legislation can affect the result. Always verify requirements with the relevant local authority and the latest official guidance. The checker is based on England private-renting requirements and current GOV.UK guidance.
