The 2026 UK Landlord Compliance Checklistupdated for the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act has changed the rules. This clear, three-page checklist shows you what to have in place for every property you let in England, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Where shall we send your checklist?
- Written for UK landlords, in plain English
- Checked against GOV.UK guidance, October 2026
- From the makers of Proper Templates UK
Four stages, one clear list
Around 40 tick-box items across four stages, each with a short note explaining what it is and why it matters.
Before you let
Consents, licensing, EPC, gas and electrical safety, alarms, lawful advertising and the new landlord database.
Move-in day
Right to Rent, permitted payments, the written statement of terms, deposit protection and the documents tenants must receive.
During the tenancy
Annual and five-yearly checks, repairs, access, pet requests and Making Tax Digital.
Reviews and endings
Section 13 rent increases, Section 8 grounds after Section 21, check-out and deposit return.
Every key duty in one place
Gas, electrics, EPC, alarms, deposits, Right to Rent and more, on one clear list.
Updated for the Renters’ Rights Act
Covers the end of Section 21, periodic tenancies, the new rent increase rules and the landlord database.
Organised by stage
Before letting, move-in day, during the tenancy and when it ends.
Plain English, tick-box format
Includes a property record page to log dates and renewals.
Made for private and small portfolio landlords
Whether you let one flat or a handful of houses, the checklist helps you see at a glance what’s done, what’s due and what needs attention.
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