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Landlord guides for England

Plain-English guides to the rules landlords in England have to follow, each checked against GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk and linked to the source.

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.

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