Property Type Checklist
Single Let Compliance Checklist
Essential certificates for standard rental properties. This checklist covers 6 certificate types you need to track, with renewal cycles, current enforcement exposure and the records to retain.
Required certificates
Gas Safety (CP12)
Every 12 months | Unlimited (criminal offence)
Every 12 months
Unlimited (criminal offence)
EICR
Every 60 months | £40,000
Every 60 months
£40,000
EPC
Every 120 months | £5,000
Every 120 months
£5,000
Right to Rent
Per tenancy | £20,000 (repeat offence)
Per tenancy
£20,000 (repeat offence)
Smoke & CO Alarms
Per tenancy | £5,000
Per tenancy
£5,000
Landlord Insurance
Every 12 months | N/A (contractual risk)
Every 12 months
N/A (contractual risk)
Certificate details
Gas Safety (CP12)
Annual gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Landlords must provide a copy to tenants within 28 days.
EICR
Electrical Installation Condition Report. Required every 5 years or at change of tenancy.
EPC
Energy Performance Certificate. The current minimum is Band E. Government policy targets a higher standard from October 2030, subject to the required legislation. Valid 10 years.
Right to Rent
Check tenants have the right to rent in the UK before tenancy starts. Follow-up checks for time-limited permissions.
Smoke & CO Alarms
Smoke alarms on every floor, CO alarms where solid fuel or gas appliances. Test at start of each tenancy.
Landlord Insurance
Buildings insurance is a mortgage requirement. Landlord-specific policy covers rental risks, liability, and loss of rent.
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