📋 The Complete Landlord Certificate Checklist
| Certificate | Frequency | Fine for Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) | Every 12 months | Up to £6,000 / 6 months prison |
| EICR (Electrical) | Every 5 years | Up to £30,000 |
| EPC (Energy Performance) | Every 10 years | Up to £5,000 |
| Fire Safety Risk Assessment | Annually (HMO) | Unlimited |
| PAT Testing | Recommended annually | Civil liability |
| Legionella Risk Assessment | Every 2 years | Civil liability |
🔥 Gas Safety Certificate — Annual Legal Requirement
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, all landlords must have a gas safety check carried out every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Copy must be given to tenants within 28 days
- New tenants must receive a copy before moving in
- Records must be kept for 2 years minimum
FE Maintenance provides gas safety certificates from £60 with same-day availability. Learn more →
⚡ EICR — Electrical Safety Certificate
Since 1st April 2021, all private landlords in England must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out every 5 years (or at every change of tenancy).
- Required for all private rented properties in England
- Must be carried out by a qualified electrician
- Any C1 or C2 faults must be remedied within 28 days
- Copy must be given to tenants within 28 days of the inspection
FE Maintenance provides EICR inspections across London. Learn more →
🚨 Smoke & CO Alarm Requirements
Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022:
- Smoke alarms must be fitted on every floor with living accommodation
- CO alarms must be in every room with a fixed combustion appliance (boiler, gas fire, wood burner)
- Alarms must be tested on the first day of every new tenancy
- Failure to comply: up to £5,000 fine
Frequently Asked Questions
In 2026 landlords in England legally need: a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) every year, an EICR every 5 years, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and must have working smoke alarms on every floor and CO alarms in rooms with combustion appliances. HMO landlords have additional requirements.
Gas safety certificate: from £60. EICR: from £150 for a 1-bed flat. EPC: from £60. PAT testing: from £60. FE Maintenance can bundle gas and electrical certificates to save you money — call 020 8445 1303 for a package quote.
Landlords without a valid gas safety certificate face fines of up to £6,000 per breach and up to 6 months imprisonment. Tenants can also take legal action, and the property may be deemed uninhabitable. Council enforcement teams actively check compliance.
Gas and electrical certificates are required when the property is let. An EPC is required before marketing a property to let. You do not need annual certificates while the property is empty, but you must have valid certificates before new tenants move in.
Yes — FE Maintenance provides gas safety certificates (CP12), EICR electrical inspections, PAT testing, fire alarm installation and maintenance, and smoke/CO alarm fitting. Call 020 8445 1303 or WhatsApp us for a combined landlord package.
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