New to letting? The Renters' Rights Act has changed everything from 1 May 2026. PropReady gives you a step-by-step compliance checklist, plain-English guidance, and ready-made documents — no legal jargon, no guesswork.
2.3M
Landlords in the UK
46%
Are "accidental" or part-time
£7,500
Average landlord fine
The Renters' Rights Act, Awaab's Law, and tightening EPC requirements have made landlord compliance significantly more complex. Here's what first-time landlords are up against.
Between the Renters' Rights Act, Awaab's Law, EPC requirements, deposit protection, gas safety, and electrical safety regulations, new landlords face over 170 separate legal obligations. Most don't know where to start.
The average landlord fine in England is £7,500. Many first-time landlords receive penalties for obligations they didn't even know about, such as failing to serve the How to Rent guide or not protecting a deposit within 30 days.
Section 21 is abolished from 1 May 2026, all tenancies become periodic, and Awaab's Law introduces strict repair timelines. If you're new to letting, understanding these changes is virtually impossible without guidance.
Gas safety certificate, EICR, EPC, deposit scheme, tenancy agreement, prescribed information, How to Rent guide — the to-do list for a new landlord is long and the consequences of missing any item are serious.
Everything you need to be compliant from day one — explained in plain English.
PropReady gives you a personalised checklist based on your property. Every legal requirement is listed in order of priority, with clear deadlines and plain-English explanations.
Ask any landlord law question in normal language and get an accurate, jargon-free answer. "Do I need a gas safety certificate?" gets a clear yes, with exactly what to do next.
Generate compliant tenancy agreements, Section 13 rent notices, and tenant information leaflets. Every document is pre-filled with your property and tenant details — just review and send.
Awaab's Law requires you to investigate hazards within 5 working days and begin repairs within 28 days. PropReady tracks these timers automatically and sends you reminders before deadlines.
Your dashboard displays a clear compliance score from 0 to 100. Green means you're compliant. Amber means action needed soon. Red means urgent. No guesswork required.
PropReady reminds you to protect your tenant's deposit within 30 days and serve the prescribed information. Missing this deadline means you cannot serve a valid Section 8 notice.
Nearly half of all UK landlords didn't plan to become one. Compliance is not optional — but it doesn't have to be complicated.
2.3 million
Landlords in the UK
The UK private rented sector is one of the largest in Europe, with 2.3 million landlords providing homes to approximately 11 million tenants.
46%
Are accidental or part-time
Nearly half of all UK landlords describe themselves as accidental or part-time — they inherited a property, relocated, or couldn't sell. Most have no formal training.
£7,500
Average landlord fine
The average civil penalty issued to landlords in England is £7,500. Common causes include unprotected deposits, missing gas safety certificates, and unlicensed HMOs.
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The questions every first-time landlord asks — answered clearly.
Before letting a property, you need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), a gas safety certificate (if applicable), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), landlord insurance, and a compliant tenancy agreement. You must protect your tenant's deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days and provide the How to Rent guide, EPC, and gas safety certificate to your tenant before they move in. PropReady generates a personalised checklist covering all of these requirements.
Yes. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions from 1 May 2026. All new and existing assured shorthold tenancies convert to periodic tenancies on that date. To regain possession, you must use Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, which requires you to prove specific grounds such as rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or that you wish to sell or move into the property.
Yes. Every rented property in England and Wales must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate. Currently, the minimum standard is Band E, but this rises to Band C for new tenancies from October 2028 and all tenancies from October 2030. Your EPC must be valid (less than 10 years old) and provided to your tenant before the tenancy begins.
Before or at the start of a tenancy, you must provide: the How to Rent guide (current version), a copy of the EPC, a copy of the gas safety certificate, the prescribed information about the deposit protection scheme, and the tenancy agreement. Failure to provide these documents can prevent you from serving a valid eviction notice and may result in financial penalties.
The core compliance costs for a single property are typically: gas safety certificate (£60–£100/year), EICR (£150–£300 every 5 years), EPC (£60–£120 every 10 years), deposit protection (£0–£25/year depending on scheme), and landlord insurance (£150–£300/year). PropReady's Starter plan costs £7.99/month and helps you track and manage all of these obligations so you don't face fines that far exceed the cost of compliance.
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