Compliance articles
Guides to gas safety, EPCs, EICRs, deposit protection and licensing. Check each guide's jurisdiction and review date; a reading list is not a compliance assessment.
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21 articles
Missing Gas Safety Record: A Landlord Checklist
Missing a rental property’s gas safety record? Follow an England landlord checklist to recover evidence, arrange competent checks and preserve the real history.
6 September 2026EICR Codes C1, C2, C3 and FI: A Landlord Checklist
Understand EICR action codes for an England rental: urgent hazards, further investigation, remedial deadlines and the evidence to keep after electrical work.
6 September 2026Tenancy Deposit Prescribed Information: An Evidence Checklist
Check the deposit pack, recipients, service evidence and missing actions—not just the protection certificate. A practical England landlord checklist.
6 September 2026Landlord Compliance Calendar and Evidence Checklist
Build a property-by-property calendar that connects every obligation to its evidence, owner, due date and next action.
2 September 2026What Records Should a Landlord Keep—and for How Long?
A practical retention framework for rent, expenses, safety, tenancy, repair and property evidence without guesswork or document clutter.
2 September 2026Heating Repair Timeline: A Landlord’s Legal and Practical Checklist
From first report to tenant-confirmed completion: a safety-led heating repair workflow with access, contractor and evidence checkpoints.
2 September 2026How to Prepare for a Council Property Inspection
Understand the HHSRS approach, assemble a usable evidence pack and turn findings into tracked remedial work.
2 September 2026Landlord Document Audit: Find the Gaps Before You Need the Evidence
A fast evidence audit that separates present, verified, expiring, missing and not-applicable property records.
2 September 2026Legionella Risk Assessments: What Landlords Need to Know
Your legal duty to assess legionella risk in rental properties — what it involves, how often, and practical steps to stay compliant.
12 April 2026Fire Safety Regulations for Landlords: What's Required in 2026
Every fire safety obligation for UK landlords — from smoke alarms to fire doors, escape routes, and the additional HMO requirements.
11 April 2026Deposit Disputes: How to Protect Yourself and Win at Adjudication
How deposit disputes work, what evidence you need, common reasons landlords lose, and how to build a strong case from day one.
9 April 2026Selective Licensing: Does Your Property Need a Licence?
How selective licensing schemes work, which councils operate them, penalties for non-compliance, and how to check if your property is affected.
6 April 2026Mid-Tenancy Property Inspections: A Landlord's Guide
How to conduct routine property inspections legally, what to check, how to document findings, and handling issues you discover.
3 April 2026Right to Rent Checks: A Landlord's Step-by-Step Guide
How to carry out Right to Rent checks legally, what documents to accept, follow-up timing, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
2 April 2026Handling a Tenant's Antisocial Behaviour: A Landlord's Legal Options
What counts as antisocial behaviour, how to gather evidence, when to involve the council, and the eviction grounds available to landlords.
2 April 2026Fair Wear and Tear: What You Can and Can't Deduct from Deposits
Understanding the difference between fair wear and tear and tenant damage — and how to handle deposit deductions properly.
22 March 2026EPC Minimum Rating Changes: What Landlords Need to Know for 2030
Private rented homes in scope must move from EPC E to EPC C or equivalent by 1 October 2030. Here's what that means and how to prepare.
12 March 2026Landlord Compliance Checklist: England Duties and Evidence (2026)
An England landlord checklist for safety, deposits, tenancy information and licensing. Check what applies, find missing evidence and separate current duties from future rules.
10 March 2026HMO Licensing Guide: When You Need a Licence and How to Get One
Mandatory and additional HMO licensing explained — who needs one, how to apply, costs, conditions, and penalties for unlicensed HMOs.
5 March 2026Deposit Protection Rules: DPS, MyDeposits, and TDS Compared
Which deposit protection scheme should you use? A complete comparison of DPS, MyDeposits, and TDS with costs, pros, cons, and the exact penalty if you get it wrong.
20 February 2026Dealing with Problem Tenants: Your Legal Options as a UK Landlord
From noise complaints to property damage, here's how to handle difficult tenant situations legally and protect your interests.
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