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23 October 2026
Landlords have so much to think about at all times. However, there are five key things that a landlord should be checking year on year to ensure that they are remaining compliant with the Renters Rights Act.
Regular reviews of your property can help you stay compliant with laws, ensure tenant safety, avoid tenant issues and maintain property standards.
Landlords need to ensure that they are doing a yearly review of the tenancy agreement to maintain compliance with current legislation and reflect the terms of the tenancy accurately.
If an agreement is outdated, should issues arise, it can make it more difficult for landlords to resolve disputes or regain possession of the property.
Other than checking if the tenant is keeping the house in good shape, a yearly review of property condition can help landlords to ensure that maintenance issues are in hand before they turn into bigger problems.
Landlords need to be checking for signs of damp, structural issues, plumbing defects, heating problems and signs of general wear and tear.
If the home is maintained effectively, it helps to protect investments and, most importantly, ensures compliance with repair obligations.
At the very least once a year, landlords need to ensure that they are reviewing all relevant safety requirements.
Landlords need to check the Gas Safety Certificate, Electrical Installation Condition Reports, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
If a landlord fails to comply with basic safety regulations, they can receive penalties that may affect their ability to take enforcement action against tenants if it is required.
Once a deposit has been taken, landlords must ensure that it remains safely protected within a government-approved deposit scheme, such as the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
When the funds have entered the scheme, landlords must ensure that the tenants have all required documentation for their own records.
If there are any errors with the tenant’s deposit, difficulties can arise when the tenant moves out of the home.
Landlords need to keep up to date with their property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and stay up to date with any incoming changes.
It is important to note that by 1 October 2030, all landlords are expected to have a minimum energy rating of a C, with social rental properties having an earlier deadline of 1 April 2030.
Having an improved EPC rating can make a property more attractive to tenants, and it can help to future-proof the investment.
An annual review allows landlords to stay compliant, minimise risk and protect the long-term value of their property.
By checking tenancy documents, safety requirements, property condition, financial arrangements and legal obligations each year, landlords can address issues early and avoid more serious problems down the line.
For support with yearly landlord obligations, get in touch with our team.
