Landlord Compliance Checklist (UK)
Use this checklist to quickly check whether your rental property meets current UK landlord safety and legal requirements.
It’s designed to be simple, practical, and easy to follow — no legal jargon, no scare tactics.
How To Use This Checklist
Everything landlords need to stay compliant, avoid fines, and protect their tenants — made simple.
Work through each section and tick off what you already have
If you’re unsure about an item, make a note to check it
Download the printable version to keep with your property records
Electrical & Gas Safety
☐ Valid Gas Safety Certificate in place (renewed every 12 months)
☐ Electrical Safety Report (EICR) in date (every 5 years)
☐ Electrical and gas safety records provided to tenants
☐ Any required remedial work completed within the required timescales
Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety
☐ Smoke alarms installed on each storey of the property
☐ Carbon monoxide alarms fitted where required
☐ Alarms tested at the start of each tenancy
☐ Fire doors fitted where required (HMOs)
☐ Any required remedial work completed within the required timescales
Property Standards & Energy
☐ EPC rating of E or above
☐ Property free from serious health and safety hazards
☐ Heating and hot water systems in good working order
☐ Any required remedial work completed within the required timescales
Legal & Paperwork
☐ Deposit protected in a government-approved scheme
☐ Prescribed information issued to the tenant within 30 days
☐ “How to Rent” guide provided at the start of the tenancy
☐ Right to Rent checks completed
Health & Other Requirements
☐ Legionella risk assessed
☐ Furniture meets fire safety regulations (if furnished)
☐ Licensing requirements met (if applicable)
Want a more detailed check?
The printable checklist helps you stay organised, but it doesn’t explain what commonly gets missed or what to do if something isn’t right.
The full compliance pack includes:
Plain-English explanations
How often checks are required
Typical costs
Common landlord mistakes
Potential penalties