The Landlord Compliance Checklist for 2025

Why compliance matters more than ever

Landlord legislation has become increasingly complex. Non-compliance can result in significant fines, invalidated tenancy agreements, and in serious cases, criminal prosecution. Staying on top of your legal obligations is not optional — it is essential.

Gas Safety Certificate

All gas appliances must be checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. You must provide a copy to tenants within 28 days of the check and keep records for two years. Failure to do so is a criminal offence.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Your property must have a valid EPC rated E or above before you can let it. EPCs last 10 years but should be renewed when they expire. From 2025, there is increasing pressure to improve ratings to C or above.

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

All private rented properties must have a valid EICR carried out by a qualified electrician at least every 5 years. A copy must be provided to tenants and the local council on request.

Smoke and CO alarms

Working smoke alarms must be installed on every floor. Carbon monoxide alarms are required in rooms with solid fuel appliances and are recommended wherever there is a gas appliance. Alarms must be tested at the start of each tenancy.

Right to Rent checks

Landlords in England must check that all tenants aged 18 and over have the right to rent in the UK before the tenancy begins. Penalties for failing to carry out checks can reach £20,000 per tenant.

Deposit protection

All tenancy deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme (DPS, mydeposits, or TDS) within 30 days of receipt. You must provide the tenant with prescribed information about the scheme used.

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