The landlord safety certificate checklist
EICR, gas safety, alarms, fire risk assessments — the key safety checks every rental property in England needs, in one list.
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Practical compliance guidance for landlords, letting agents and businesses.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
The law does not name PAT testing, but it does require electrical equipment to be kept safe. Here is how PAT testing…
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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: rules for landlords
Since October 2022, landlords in England must fit smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms in rooms with fixed combustion appliances.
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Asbestos in homes built before 2000: what you need to know
Asbestos was fully banned in the UK in 1999, so many older homes still contain it. Here is where it hides and…
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Do I need a fire risk assessment? A quick guide
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for many buildings. Find out if yours needs one and what it involves.
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Landlord gas safety certificates (CP12): an annual checklist
A CP12 is needed every 12 months for every rental with gas appliances. Use this simple checklist to stay on top of…
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EICR for landlords: what the law requires
Private landlords in England must have their electrical installations inspected at least every five years. Here is what that means in practice.
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