Landlord guides for England

Guides

• Landlord compliance checklist

  Every check for letting a home in England, how often it is due, who it applies to and the official source.

• Gas safety certificate

  The yearly gas safety check: what it covers, when to renew, who gets a copy, and how it applies to lodgers, HMOs and holiday lets.

• EICR for landlords

  How often a rental needs an electrical safety report, what the codes mean, the 28-day repair rule and who gets a copy.

• EPC rules for landlords

  The minimum EPC E today, the move to EPC C by 1 October 2030, the £10,000 cap and the planned exemptions.

• Renters' Rights Act for landlords

  What changed on 1 May 2026, what comes next and which dates are confirmed, in one table.

• 90-night rule in London

  How the London 90-night limit on short lets works, what counts as a night, and what changes with the planned national register.

• Rent a Room Scheme

  How the £7,500 Rent a Room limit works, when to opt out, and the safety checks you still need with a lodger.