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Which certificates do I need? Landlord certificate checker
Six quick questions about your property, and a plain list of the certificates and duties that apply.
Or call 0203 667 1333Which certificates does a landlord need?
A private landlord in England needs a gas safety record every 12 months where any gas appliance is provided, an EICR at least every five years, an EPC rated E or above, working smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms where there is a fixed combustion appliance (gas cookers excepted). The legionella duty and any council licence come on top, and HMOs carry extra fire safety rules.
| Certificate or duty | Who needs it | How often | Status | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas safety record (CP12) | Landlords who provide any gas appliance | Every 12 months | Legal duty | When a gas safety certificate expires |
| EICR | All private landlords | At least every 5 years | Legal duty, penalty up to £40,000 | How long an EICR lasts |
| EPC | Anyone selling or letting | Valid 10 years; E or above to let | Legal duty | EPC C by 2030 for rented homes |
| Smoke and CO alarms | All private landlords | Working on day one of each tenancy | Legal duty | Smoke and CO alarm rules |
| Legionella risk assessment | All landlords | Review when things change | Duty to assess, no certificate | The landlord safety checklist |
| PAT testing | Landlords supplying appliances | No legal interval; HMO licences often set one | Good practice; often a licence condition in licensed HMOs | The landlord safety checklist |
| Property licence | HMOs of 5 or more people in 2 or more households (every council); smaller HMOs only where the council runs additional licensing; any let in a selective licensing area | Up to 5 years | Council requirement | Harrow selective licensing wards |
| Landlord register | All private landlords | By region: London 15 Jul to 14 Oct 2027; East of England (Hertsmere) 15 Jan to 14 Apr 2027 | Draft regulations | What the Renters' Rights Act changes |
Selling or living in the home yourself
Owner-occupiers have no legal duty to hold a gas safety record or an EICR. Selling needs a valid EPC for buyers, and if there is none, one must be ordered before the property is marketed; the buyer's solicitor will also ask about electrical work and the heating, so certificates for past work save time. If tenants stay in during a sale, the landlord duties carry on until completion.
How we use this
Most landlords who call us already know they need a gas check or an EICR. The checker is for the rest of the list: the alarms, the legionella assessment, the appliances and the licence, which are the items most often missed at inspection. Once you know what applies, we can book all of it into one visit and hold the renewal dates for you. See landlord certificates in one visit.
Rules as checked against GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk and the councils' own pages, October 2026; Barnet's 2026 selective licensing consultation is as the NRLA reported it. A general guide, not legal advice.
Landlord certificates: quick answers
Not answered here? Call 0203 667 1333 and ask.
Which certificates does a landlord legally need in England?
For most lets: a gas safety record every 12 months if you provide any gas appliance, an EICR at least every five years, a valid EPC rated E or above, working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms where there is a fixed combustion appliance (gas cookers excepted). You also have a duty to assess legionella risk, and many properties need a council licence.
Does an all-electric flat need a gas safety certificate?
No. The annual gas safety check covers gas appliances and flues the landlord provides. A flat with no gas supply, or one heated by electric panels or a heat network with no gas appliance in the flat, has no gas safety duty. It still needs an EICR, an EPC and alarms.
Do I need certificates to sell my house?
Only an EPC is a legal requirement for a sale. Buyers' solicitors ask about electrical work, the boiler and past building work through the property information form, so certificates for that work help the sale go through, but they are not a legal precondition.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords?
Not for a single let: no law sets a PAT interval, but you must make sure the appliances you supply are safe. Many HMO licences do require supplied appliances to be tested at set intervals, so read your licence conditions.
Can all the certificates be done in one visit?
Usually, yes. We coordinate the gas safety check, EICR, EPC, PAT testing, legionella risk assessment and alarm checks into one appointment where the dates allow, and keep a renewal diary so nothing lapses.
Book everything in one visit
Most quotes are settled on a two-minute call. Or send the form and we will call you back.
0203 667 1333 Or WhatsApp us on 07534 813123- We confirm the quote for your property
- We book a time slot that suits you or your tenant
- The work is done, certified where it needs to be, and photographed
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Harrow HA3 8SB
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