Safety guides for UK landlords
Gas, electrical, fire and carbon monoxide safety duties.
Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) — landlord duties
Every rental property with gas appliances needs an annual safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
7 min read
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Fixed electrical installations in rented homes must be inspected at least every five years.
7 min read
Smoke alarm rules for rented property
At least one smoke alarm is required on every storey used as living accommodation.
6 min read
Carbon monoxide alarm requirements
A CO alarm is required in every room with a fixed combustion appliance other than a gas cooker.
5 min read
Fire risk assessments for rented property
Fire risk assessments are mandatory for HMOs and blocks of flats with common parts, and are good practice for any rented home.
6 min read
Carbon monoxide alarm placement and testing
Landlords in England must fit a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation containing a fixed combustion appliance, excluding gas cookers.
4 min read
The Electrical Safety Standards Regulations explained
Since 2020, landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years and act on any remedial work identified.
5 min read
Legionella risk assessments for rented property
Landlords have a duty to assess the risk of legionella exposure from water systems, though most domestic systems present a low risk when properly maintained.
4 min read
Smoke alarm testing: landlord duties and tenant responsibilities
Landlords must ensure a working smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation at the start of a tenancy, but day-to-day testing usually falls to the tenant.
4 min read