Landlord responsibilities

As a landlord, you are responsible for making sure your property is safe and it meets legal standards.

These pages explain the main things you must do before and during a tenancy.

Before you rent out your property

Make sure you have:

  • an energy performance certificate (EPC)
  • a gas safety certificate
  • an electrical safety certificate
  • buildings insurance  
  • a property licence, if you need one
  • a tenancy agreement
  • deposit protection
  • completed the right to rent checks