Landlord Compliance Checklist 2025: What Certificates Do You Need?

If you’re a landlord in the UK, keeping track of compliance can be overwhelming. Between Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Gas Safety Certificates, and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), it’s easy to miss a deadline. Here’s a clear checklist for 2025.

EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)

• Required for any property rented or sold.

• Valid for 10 years.

• Must be rated E or above (unless an exemption applies).

Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)

• Required annually for all properties with gas appliances.

• Must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

• Covers boilers, cookers, and gas fires.

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

• Required every 5 years, or at the start of a new tenancy.

• Checks the fixed wiring, sockets, and consumer unit.

• Must be completed by a qualified electrician.

Other considerations

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (mandatory in most properties).

• PAT testing (not always required, but good practice for furnished lets).

Staying compliant protects tenants, avoids fines, and keeps your properties legally lettable. Tools like CertPack make it easier by bundling certificates into one booking and storing them digitally.