Is an EICR legally required?

Yes — since 1 April 2021 every private rented property in England must have an EICR renewed at least every five years.

What's the EPC deadline for landlords?

The current minimum is EPC band E. From 2028 new tenancies will require band C, and all tenancies from 2030.

Do I need PAT testing?

PAT testing is only legally required for licensed HMOs, but it's strongly recommended anywhere a landlord supplies electrical appliances.

What is Right to Rent?

A pre-tenancy immigration status check required in England. It must be recorded and stored for the length of the tenancy plus one year.

Does Landvale book engineers for me?

Landvale surfaces certified engineers in your area, drafts the appointment email and logs the booking against the property — so you approve rather than organise.

Can I share certificates with my letting agent?

Yes — Landvale has role-based access for agents, accountants and contractors, scoped by property.

How far in advance should I renew?

60 days for Gas Safety, 90 days for EICR and 120 days for a new EPC assessment.

What if my tenant refuses access for a Gas Safety inspection?

Document three written attempts and Landvale will generate the evidence pack you'll need if the situation escalates.

Are these rules the same in Scotland and Wales?

No — Scotland has additional repairing standards and Wales has Rent Smart Wales registration. Landvale applies the correct ruleset per property jurisdiction.

Compliance

The 2026 UK Landlord Compliance Checklist

The complete UK landlord compliance checklist for 2026 — Gas Safety, EPC, EICR, PAT, fire safety, HMO and every certificate landlords must hold, with expiry rules and renewal windows.

The Landvale Team·Updated 1 July 2026·12 min read

The 2026 UK Landlord Compliance Checklist

Key takeaways

UK landlords must hold at least six recurring certificates before letting a property.

Gas Safety renews every 12 months, EICR every 5 years, EPC every 10 years (minimum EPC C from 2028 for new tenancies).

HMO licences add fire risk assessments, emergency lighting and PAT testing to the base list.

Missing a Gas Safety Certificate can void Section 21 and carry unlimited fines.

Automating renewals in a single platform is now the standard for portfolios of 3+ units.

The core six certificates every landlord needs

Before a tenant moves in — and every renewal cycle afterwards — every UK landlord must be able to produce six pieces of documentation on demand.

•Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — annual, from a Gas Safe registered engineer.

•Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — every five years.

•Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — every ten years, minimum band E today, band C from 2028 for new tenancies.

•Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms — tested on day one of the tenancy.

•Deposit protection certificate and prescribed information — within 30 days of receipt.

•Right to Rent check — before the tenancy begins in England.

HMO and licensable properties

HMOs and any property caught by additional or selective licensing carry a heavier list. Expect these on top of the core six:

•Fire Risk Assessment (annual, reviewed on any change).

•Emergency lighting test certificate.

•PAT testing on all landlord-supplied appliances.

•Legionella risk assessment.

•HMO licence itself — displayed and renewed on the local authority's cycle.

Renewal windows and lead times

Book renewals at least six weeks before the expiry date. Gas Safe engineers, DEAs and NICEIC contractors are frequently booked out in Q1 and September, and a late renewal can leave the property unlettable.

A missed Gas Safety Certificate voids your ability to serve a Section 21 notice. Renewing 60 days early costs nothing — chasing it 60 days late is a lease-ending event.

What happens if you miss one

The consequences scale fast:

•Gas Safety — unlimited fine, six months' imprisonment, invalidated Section 21.

•EICR — up to £30,000 civil penalty per property.

•EPC below the minimum — up to £5,000 per breach, rising to £30,000 in 2028.

•HMO without a licence — Rent Repayment Order for up to 12 months' rent.

Automating the whole checklist

Landvale reads every uploaded certificate, extracts the expiry date, and schedules the renewal workflow — engineer booking, tenant access, evidence storage and audit log — 90 days ahead. Your compliance score updates live for every property in the portfolio.

Pillar guide

The Complete UK Landlord Compliance Guide

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