Landlords deal with a long list of safety and compliance duties. If you provide one of them, you will often meet customers who need others. This guide sets out the main ones. It is a market overview for providers, not legal advice. Rules differ between England, Wales and Scotland and change over time, so check current guidance.
| Check | Basis (England unless stated) | How often | Who does it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas safety | Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 | Every 12 months | Gas Safe registered engineer |
| Electrical safety | Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 | At least every 5 years | Qualified electrician |
| Fire risk assessment | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, for common parts of blocks and HMOs and non-domestic premises | Kept under review and updated when things change | Competent fire risk assessor |
| Smoke and CO alarms | Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022 | Working at the start of each tenancy | Landlord, installer or electrician |
| Energy performance | Energy performance of buildings regulations and minimum standards | EPC valid for 10 years | Domestic energy assessor |
| Legionella | Health and safety law, HSE guidance (L8, HSG274) | Risk assessment, reviewed as needed | Legionella risk assessor |
| Asbestos | Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (non-domestic premises and common areas) | Managed and reviewed over time | Asbestos surveyor |
| HMO licence | Housing Act 2004 and local council schemes | Per licence term | Council, with help from consultants |
What this means for providers
- Landlords often need several checks at once. One enquiry may reveal four more.
- Most are recurring. A good first job leads to repeat work.
- Deadlines drive searches. Licence dates, new tenancies and agent requests create urgency.
- Trust matters. A landlord who finds someone reliable tends to stay.
Using it
Ask customers what else is due. If you cannot supply it, point them to someone you trust. Referrals are good for relationships. If you want to understand how enquiries reach providers, see how local lead generation websites work, or choose a service from the leads index.
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