For private landlords in Great Britain

Know exactly which certificates your rental needs

Five questions. A personal checklist of every legal requirement for your property — with deadlines, typical costs and penalties.

  • England, Scotland and Wales rules
  • Includes the Renters' Rights Act changes
  • Checked against GOV.UK on 2 October 2026
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Where is your rental property?

Free. No sign-up. Takes about a minute.

How long each certificate lasts

The checks that come round again. Miss a renewal and you can be fined — even if nothing is wrong with the property.

Gas safety checkGas Safe engineer
12 months
Legionella reviewNo fixed interval — often every 2 years
~2 years
Electrical check (EICR)Or sooner if the report says so
5 years
HMO licenceUp to 5 years (3 in Scotland)
Up to 5 years
Energy Performance CertificateMust be E or above to let
10 years
Now5 years10 years

Get a reminder before each one expires

How it works

  1. Answer five questions

    Where the property is, who lives there, heating, furnishing and deposit.

  2. Get your checklist

    Every requirement that applies to you, with the deadline, typical cost and penalty.

  3. Stay compliant

    Compare quotes from local professionals and set free reminders for renewals.

What it costs

Typical UK prices in 2026. London and the South East are usually higher.

CheckTypical price
Gas safety certificate (CP12)£60–£120
EICR (electrical)£80–£350
EPC£60–£120
Legionella risk assessmentFree (DIY) – £200
Chimney sweep£60–£120
Landlord insurance~£150–£400 a year

All cost guides

Coming up

Dates landlords in England need to plan for.

The Private Rented Sector Database opens, region by region. £65 per property a year.

Final deadline for every region to register on the database.

All private lets in England and Wales must reach EPC rating C, with a £10,000 spending cap.

Guides

Landlord compliance checklist: what certificates does a landlord need?

Gas, EICR, EPC, alarms, deposit, Right to Rent and more, with deadlines and penalties.

EICR codes explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI

C1 and C2 must be fixed, FI investigated. C3 is advice only.

How to become a landlord: a step-by-step guide for first-time landlords

Ten steps from mortgage consent to Self Assessment, in the right order.

The Renters' Rights Act: what it means for landlords

Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026. Timeline, new rules and penalties.

The Private Rented Sector Database: when and how landlords register

Opens region by region from 15 Dec 2026. £65 per property per year.