Information for landlords

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In the United Kingdom, landlords must comply with various legal obligations and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of their tenants. The following list summarizes key responsibilities that landlords must adhere to in order to remain compliant with UK landlord legislation:

Electrical Safety:

• • Property electrics must be checked every 5 years by a qualified electrician.
  • Provide tenants with proof of electric safety standards through an Electrical Installation and Condition Report (EICR).

Gas Safety:

• • Gas appliances must be checked annually by a certified gas engineer.
  • Provide valid gas certificates to tenants before they move into the property.
  • Provide up-to-date certificates once the previous one has lapsed.
  • Install carbon monoxide detectors where gas appliances are in use.

Energy Performance:

• • Provide tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
  • Ensure that the EPC has a performance rating of EPC band E or above before letting out the property.
  • Update the EPC every 10 years and consider recommendations for improvements.

Smoke/Fire/Emergency Lighting:

• • Install fire blankets in the kitchen.
  • Install smoke alarms throughout the property on each floor.
  • Install heat detectors where smoke detectors are not suitable.
  • Install emergency lighting in the property.

Legal and Financial Obligations:

• • Conduct right-to-rent checks for all tenants.
  • Ensure that tenants have a UK-based guarantor.
  • Store deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days and share the certificate with the tenants.

By fulfilling these legal requirements, landlords can ensure the safety, security, and well-being of their tenants while also remaining compliant with UK landlord legislation. Landlords must stay updated with any changes or additions to these regulations to ensure full compliance with the law.