Landlord compliance in London
Every certificate and rule London landlords must stay on top of — tracked automatically with reminders.
London landlords face strict and evolving compliance obligations, reinforced by the Renters' Rights Act. Missing a certificate or renewal can mean fines and an unlettable property.
DR Rent keeps every London property compliant: it stores your certificates, tracks expiry dates, sends reminders before anything lapses and records a full audit trail so you can prove compliance at any time.
EPC
A valid Energy Performance Certificate (minimum band E) is required before letting in London.
Gas Safety
An annual Gas Safety Record (CP12) is required for any property with gas appliances.
EICR
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days, with prescribed information served.
Right to Rent
Landlords must check every adult tenant's right to rent in England before the tenancy begins.
Smoke & CO alarms
Working smoke alarms on every floor and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with a fuel-burning appliance are mandatory.
Frequently asked questions
What compliance do London landlords need?
London landlords need a valid EPC (band E or above), an annual Gas Safety Record where gas is present, an EICR every five years, deposit protection within 30 days, Right to Rent checks and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Can DR Rent help with landlord compliance in London?
Yes. DR Rent stores your certificates, tracks every expiry date, sends renewal reminders and keeps a timestamped audit trail so you can demonstrate compliance for any London property.
What happens if a London landlord misses a certificate?
Letting without valid certificates can lead to fines, invalid Section 21 notices and difficulty re-letting. DR Rent's reminders are designed to prevent lapses before they happen.
Can landlords find EPC, Gas Safety and EICR contractors in London?
Yes. From your DR Rent dashboard you can reach verified London contractors — EPC assessors, Gas Safe engineers and EICR electricians — to book the certificates you need.
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