London Landlord Compliance Checklist (2026)
Review the key legal duties and good-practice controls that may apply to your property. Use this interactive checklist to identify questions and possible gaps to investigate.
Penalties and remedies depend on the specific duty, the evidence and whether conduct amounts to a breach or an offence.
This is a screening tool, not legal advice or a substitute for checking the rules that apply to your property.
Core tenancy reforms have applied since 1 May 2026. Later measures are being phased in.
Review current government and local-authority guidance before acting.
Check off what you have in place
Work through the list, mark what you have in place and note anything that needs checking.
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An unchecked item is not automatically a legal breach. Check the detail and verify what applies to your property.
Pre-Tenancy Compliance
Before you can legally let your property
Deposit & Money Protection
Deposit amount, protection and prescribed information
Legal Documentation & Right to Rent
Tenancy terms, prescribed information and identity checks
Ongoing Compliance (During Tenancy)
Renewals, repairs and record keeping during the tenancy
Eviction & Legal Compliance
Possession is process-sensitive; check current grounds, evidence and notice rules
About this checklist
This tool helps you organise a first review of documents, dates and property-management controls. An unchecked item is not automatically a breach, and a checked item is not proof of compliance. Duties vary with the property, tenancy, occupants, borough and current law. Verify the position with current government and local-authority guidance or qualified advice.
Sources: Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Housing Act 2004, Immigration Act 2014, Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020. Full citations available on request.
Turn uncertainty into a clear action plan
Rental-property duties depend on the property, tenancy and local licensing rules. This self-check helps you identify what to verify next; it is not a legal compliance certificate.
We can review your certificates, dates and property details, then give you a written list of confirmed actions and explain which services are optional.
One option: Full Management
15% + VAT — Ongoing management can include agreed inspections, certificate tracking, renewals, tenant communication and maintenance coordination.
We confirm the exact scope, third-party costs and exclusions in writing before you instruct us.
Prefer a smaller first step?
Start with a property-specific review. We will separate urgent actions, future renewals and optional management support so you can choose what happens next.
Compliance questions we hear every day
Still unsure? Speak with the team about the property, tenancy and borough-specific position.
What happens if I'm not compliant and a tenant complains?
The outcome depends on the duty and the facts. A council can investigate, require remedial action and, for specified Renters' Rights Act breaches, impose a financial penalty of up to £7,000. Certain offences can carry a penalty of up to £40,000 as an alternative to prosecution. Other housing laws have their own remedies, so get advice on the specific issue rather than relying on a headline maximum.
How often do gas safety certificates need renewing?
Every 12 months. A Gas Safe registered engineer must inspect all gas appliances, flues and pipework in the property. You must provide a copy of the record to existing tenants within 28 days of the check and to new tenants before they move in. Failure to comply is a criminal offence.
Is an EICR legally required?
Yes. Since 1 April 2021, all privately rented properties in England must have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report. The EICR must be renewed at least every 5 years or sooner if the report recommends it. Any 'Code 1' or 'Code 2' faults must be investigated and remedied within 28 days.
What is the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and how does it affect me?
The first tenancy reforms have applied in England since 1 May 2026, including the end of Section 21 and the move to periodic assured tenancies. Later measures, including the Private Rented Sector Database, are being introduced in phases. Private-sector Awaab's Law and Decent Homes implementation remain subject to later regulations and guidance, so check the current GOV.UK roadmap before acting.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property?
It depends on your local authority and property type. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants forming 2+ households. Many London boroughs also have additional or selective licensing schemes. Check with your council or ask us — we'll confirm whether your property needs a licence and handle the application if it does.
Compliance sorted? Now check your returns.
A property-specific review can compare the current rent, void periods and management costs with current local evidence.