Guides for landlords
Straight answers to the questions landlords ask most, checked against official sources. Looking for your deadline? Check by postcode or find your council.
The landlord register and the law
- How to register on the PRS databaseWhat you need, the steps, the £65 fee and who has to register.
- What the Renters' Rights Act changesSection 21, periodic tenancies, rent rules, pets and fines, with every date.
- Fines and enforcementWhat happens if you let or advertise without registering, and when councils can act.
- What will be publicWhat you give the register, what tenants will see, and what is still undecided.
- The register and HMRCWhat is and isn't confirmed about tax data, and what to do about undeclared rent.
- Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandEach nation has its own landlord register, with different fees and rules.
Certificates and checks
- Landlord certificates checklistEvery certificate and check a landlord in England needs, and when each one is due.
- Gas safety certificatesThe yearly gas safety check: who can do it, what to give tenants, and the penalties.
- Electrical safety (EICR)The five-yearly electrical inspection: who can do it, deadlines for reports and repairs.
- EPC rules for landlordsThe minimum energy rating for rented homes, exemptions, and what is changing.
- Right to rent checksHow to check every adult tenant, follow-up checks, and fines of up to £20,000.
- Renters' Rights Act information sheetWho needed it by 31 May 2026, how to send it, and what to do if you missed it.
- Compliance tracker (early access)Every certificate and renewal date for every property, in one place.