60-Second Compliance Check: Free UK Landlord PDF

This checklist helps you:

• Spot missing evidence before it becomes a problem.
• Record where each document actually lives (email, WhatsApp, paper, Drive, agent).
• Track “next due” dates so renewals don’t sneak up.
• Note when and how evidence was served/shared (useful when proof matters).
• Build a simple “evidence pack” habit per property.

What’s inside (2026 edition)

• Core evidence: CP12 (gas safety), EICR (electrical, 5yrs+), remedial works, EPC (10yrs, MEES compliant), deposit prescribed info, How to Rent, smoke/CO alarms.
• Extras: invoices/receipts, dated photos (boiler/alarms), manuals/warranties, optional email trail.
• Key contacts: engineer, electrician, agent/manager, emergency contact.

How to use it (5 minutes per property)

1. Print it off
2. Fill in property + postcode.
3. Tick where your docs are right now (email/WhatsApp/paper/etc.).
4. Work down the core evidence list and tick what you can produce instantly.
5. For anything missing, write the “next due” or the action needed (e.g., book inspection / upload evidence).
6. Move everything into one folder per property (or store it in CertNudge) so the next request takes seconds, not hours.

FAQ

Is this legal advice?

No - it’s a practical checklist to help you keep evidence organised and fast to produce.

Does this apply across the UK?

Rules vary by nation and tenancy type. England-specific items are labelled on the checklist.

What if I use a letting agent?

This still helps - you can record what your agent holds vs what you hold, so you’re not exposed when someone asks quickly.

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