Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026 – Free Download England

From 1 May 2026, the rules for renting in England have fundamentally changed under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. New obligations have been added, existing ones updated, and the consequences of non-compliance are more serious than ever.

This free landlord compliance checklist brings together every key statutory obligation into a single, easy-to-use document. Tick off each item, retain it as a record, and review it at the start of every tenancy.

What’s Covered – 4 Sections

Section 1 – Before the Tenancy – Property Safety All safety obligations that must be met before a tenant moves in, including the annual Gas Safety Check (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and smoke and CO alarm requirements.

Section 2 – Before the Tenancy – Legal Documents Every document that must be provided at commencement, including the Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement, the current How to Rent guide, Right to Rent checks for all adult occupants, deposit protection and prescribed information, and registration with the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman.

Section 3 – During the Tenancy Ongoing obligations including the annual gas safety renewal, repair response obligations, rent increase compliance via Section 13 only, 24-hour notice before entry, pet request response requirements within 28 days, and the prohibition on discrimination.

Section 4 – Ending the Tenancy End of tenancy duties covering the check-out inspection, deposit return within 10 days of agreement, deposit dispute procedures, and the requirement to use Section 8 court proceedings for possession. Section 21 is abolished from 1 May 2026.

Why You Need This Checklist

✅ Covers every obligation under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, Housing Act 1988, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Tenant Fees Act 2019, and all relevant safety regulations ✅ Use at the start of every tenancy to confirm you are fully compliant before the tenant moves in ✅ Retain as evidence – a completed checklist on file demonstrates your professionalism if a dispute arises ✅ Updated for 1 May 2026 – reflects all changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ✅ Fully editable .docx format – add your own property details and branding ✅ Completely free – no cost, instant download

Who This Is For

🏠 New landlords who want to make sure they haven’t missed anything before their first tenancy starts 🏢 Experienced landlords who want a quick annual audit tool for each property 📋 Letting agents who want a standard compliance sign-off process across their managed portfolio

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