Navigate Right to Rent checks, deposit protection deadlines, and the How to Rent guide. Our intelligent system ensures you meet every requirement for valid Section 21 notices.
England has specific landlord obligations not found elsewhere in the UK
England is the only UK nation requiring immigration status verification for tenants since 2016
Government checklist must be served to all new tenants or Section 21 is invalid
Strict 30-day window to protect deposits and serve prescribed information
Multiple conditions must be met before serving a valid no-fault eviction notice
Major reforms coming including Section 21 abolition and Property Portal
Mandatory, additional, and selective licensing varies by local authority
Critical compliance obligations unique to or emphasized in England
Verify tenant immigration status before tenancy. Check original documents or use Home Office online service.
Protect deposit in government-approved scheme within 30 days. Serve prescribed information to tenant.
Provide the current government 'How to Rent' checklist to all new tenants at the start of tenancy.
Annual gas safety check by Gas Safe registered engineer. Provide copy to tenants within 28 days.
Electrical Installation Condition Report every 5 years. Must be satisfactory or remedial work required.
Valid Energy Performance Certificate with minimum E rating. Copy provided to tenant before moving in.
All these conditions must be met before you can serve a valid Section 21 notice
⚠️ If ANY of these are missing, your Section 21 notice will be invalid and cannot proceed to court
These apply across all UK nations, including England
Annual
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Test regularly
Annual
Annual recommended
England has significant penalties for landlord non-compliance
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Right to Rent failure | Up to £3,000 per tenant, criminal offence possible |
| Deposit not protected in 30 days | 1-3x deposit compensation, Section 21 blocked |
| Missing Gas Safety Certificate | Up to £6,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment |
| EICR non-compliance | Up to £30,000 fine |
| HMO without licence | Unlimited fine + rent repayment order |
| EPC not provided | Up to £5,000 fine |
Key differences in landlord requirements across the UK
| Requirement | 🏴 England | 🏴 Scotland | 🏴 Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenancy Type | Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) | Private Residential Tenancy | Standard Occupation Contract | Private Tenancy |
| Right to Rent | Mandatory | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Landlord Registration | Not required | Mandatory (£50k fine) | Rent Smart Wales | Landlord Registration |
| Deposit Deadline | 30 days | No specific deadline | 30 days | 28 days |
| Section 21 Equivalent | Section 21 (being abolished) | No-fault grounds limited | No Section 21 | Notice to Quit |
England has a complex HMO licensing system with mandatory, additional, and selective schemes.
Many councils operate additional or selective licensing schemes. Properties that don't meet mandatory criteria may still need a licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO can result in unlimited fines and rent repayment orders covering up to 12 months' rent.
Major reforms that will significantly change landlord obligations in England
No more no-fault evictions. Landlords must use specified grounds.
All tenancies become periodic. No more fixed-term ASTs.
Mandatory landlord and property registration database.
Private rentals must meet quality standards like social housing.
Our platform is tailored for England's unique requirements
Enter your England property and we generate all applicable compliance tasks
Track follow-up checks for time-limited immigration status
30-day countdown with prescribed information checklist
Alerts when the government updates the How to Rent guide
Pre-flight checklist ensuring your Section 21 will be valid
Upload certificates and link them to properties and tenancies
Common questions about landlord compliance in England
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