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Landlord checking a council selective licensing map and property records

Essentials By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 04 Sep 2026

Selective Licensing for Landlords: How to Check If Your Property Needs a Licence

Selective licensing can apply to ordinary rental properties, not just HMOs. Learn how to check your property against the council scheme, verify exemptions, apply if required and keep the right records.

23 min Read

Landlord checking EPC exemption register for his protfolio

Essentials By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 20 Aug 2026

EPC Exemption Register: What Landlords Need to Keep

A practical guide for landlords on when the EPC exemption register may apply, what evidence is usually needed, and how to keep exemption records organised by property.

16 min Read

Landlord carrying out a documented vacant property inspection in an empty UK rental home

Maintenance By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 20 Aug 2026

Vacant Property Inspection Checklist for Landlords

Use this policy-led vacant property inspection checklist to record visit dates, internal and external checks, evidence, defects and follow-up actions during a rental void without assuming one universal insurer rule.

19 min Read

Landlord recording plumber findings during a bathroom leak repair

Tenant Management By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 18 Aug 2026

Rental Property Maintenance Log: Recording Tenant Repairs

A practical England landlord guide to recording tenant repair requests from first report to closure, including priority, access, contractor actions, tenant updates and completion evidence. Includes a free downloadable maintenance log template.

23 min Read

Private landlord reviewing tenant complaint records, contractor notes and repair evidence

Essentials By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 13 Aug 2026

Private Landlord Ombudsman: Complaint Records to Organise Now

The PRS Landlord Ombudsman is expected to become mandatory in 2028. This guide explains what is confirmed, what is still undecided and the complaint records England landlords can organise now.

21 min Read

Landlords discussing buying property with tenants in situ and paperwork review

Tenant Management By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 10 Aug 2026

Buying a Property with Tenants in Situ: Due Diligence Checklist

Buying a property with tenants in situ in England? Use this practical checklist to verify tenancy, deposit, safety, repair, Right to Rent and licensing records before exchange.

28 min Read

Landlord assessing fire risk at a block of flats

Maintenance By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 03 Aug 2026

Fire Risk Assessment Records and Action Plan for a Block of Flats

Learn how to organise a block-of-flats fire risk assessment, action plan, completion evidence and review history so common-parts records remain clear and ready to hand over.

19 min Read

Landlord reviewing fire risk assessment records in the communal hallway of a small block of flats

Maintenance By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 28 Jul 2026

Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords: When Do You Need One?

Not every rental property needs the same fire risk assessment. Learn how building type, common parts and control affect landlord duties, and which records to keep for houses, flats and small blocks.

15 min Read

Landlord reviewing check-in records and photographs after finding property damage

Tenant Management By Craig - CertNudge Team Updated 21 Jul 2026

Tenant Caused Damage to Property: Evidence Landlords Should Keep

A practical landlord guide to recording tenant damage, separating it from fair wear and tear, and keeping evidence for deposit deductions or disputes.

16 min Read

Landlord completing a tenancy check-out report in an empty rental property

Tenant Management By The CertNudge Team Updated 10 Jul 2026

Tenancy Check-Out Report: What Landlords Should Record at the End of a Tenancy

A practical landlord guide to tenancy check-out reports, end-of-tenancy inspections, deposit evidence and the records to keep before returning or deducting from a deposit.

17 min Read

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