Interactive checklist
Letting compliance checker
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Compliance report
Property — generated 03/10/2026
EPC rating E or above
Action neededMinimum E now. Government proposal: C for new tenancies from 2028 and all tenancies by 2030 (proposed, not yet law).
Official guidance →Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)
Action neededAnnual check by a Gas Safe engineer. Copy to tenant within 28 days, before move-in for new tenants.
EICR electrical report
Action neededEvery 5 years by a qualified electrician. Copy to tenant within 28 days.
Smoke & CO alarms
Action neededSmoke alarm on every storey; CO alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (2022 regulations). Test on day one.
How to Rent guide / required information
Action neededGive tenants the current government information. Check Gov.uk for the latest version under the Renters' Rights Act.
Official guidance →Deposit protected within 30 days
Action neededUse a government-approved scheme (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) and serve prescribed information within 30 days.
Right to Rent checks
Action neededCheck every adult occupier's immigration status before the tenancy. Keep copies.
Official guidance →HMO licence (if applicable)
Check / if applicableMandatory for 5+ people from 2+ households. Councils may also require additional HMO licensing.
Selective licensing check
Check / if applicableWarrington Borough Council may require a licence in certain wards — check the council's licensing pages for your address.
Official guidance →Legionella risk assessment
Check / if applicableAssess and control water system risk. Record your assessment.
PRS Database & Ombudsman registration
Check / if applicableNew Renters' Rights Act duties — register when the schemes go live in your area.
Checked by: ____________________ Date: ____________ — Information only, not legal advice. Verify with Gov.uk and your local council.