Before your tenant moves in, England law requires you to provide several documents and certificates and meet specific obligations. These guides cover each requirement — what it is, what to do, and what to keep as proof.
What England landlords need to know about the EICR requirement — how often it's needed, what the results mean, and how to prove compliance.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
England landlord obligations for Energy Performance Certificates and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) — what rating you need and what to do if you're below the threshold.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What payments England landlords and agents are permitted to charge under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 — and what is prohibited. Covers permitted payments, default fees, and the penalties for overcharging.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
Everything England landlords need to know about the annual gas safety check and CP12 certificate — what it is, what to store, and how to prove you gave it to tenants.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
How England landlords must provide the government's How to Rent Guide to tenants — when to serve it, which version, and how to prove you did.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
A comprehensive pre-move-in compliance checklist for England landlords — every document, certificate and evidence item you need before a tenant moves in.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords need to know about their legal duty to assess and control legionella risk in rental properties — who can do it and what to document.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
How rent must be paid, the deposit cap rules under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, and what England landlords can and cannot charge at the start of a tenancy.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
Under the Renters' Rights Act, inviting or accepting bids above the advertised asking rent is unlawful from 1 May 2026. This guide explains the new rules and what landlords must do to comply.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords can and cannot do when selecting tenants — covering Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics and the new Renters' Rights Act protections for benefit claimants and families with children from 1 May 2026.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords need to know about renting to families with children — the rules before and after 1 May 2026 and how to avoid discrimination claims.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords need to know about renting to tenants receiving Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance — the rules before and after 1 May 2026.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
How England landlords must carry out Right to Rent checks before a new tenancy — who to check, what documents to accept, and how to store the evidence.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
England landlord requirements for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors — what's required, where they must be placed, and how to log checks.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
Everything England landlords need to know about tenancy agreements — what must be included, what clauses are enforceable, and how the Renters' Rights Act changes things from 1 May 2026.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords must do with a tenant's deposit — protecting it in a government-approved scheme and serving the prescribed information within 30 days.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
Understand the different types of residential tenancy in England, what changes under the Renters' Rights Act from 1 May 2026, and the difference between tenancies and licences.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
What England landlords face if reported for discriminating against tenants — enforcement routes, penalties, and how to respond to a discrimination complaint.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
A complete list of all documents and information England landlords must give tenants at the start of a tenancy, including new written statement requirements from 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act.
Reviewed: Mar 2026
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