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The certificates every let needs (gas, electrical, EPC, alarms)

A private let in England needs a gas safety record every year, an electrical report every five years, an EPC rated E or better, and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. What each one is, how often, and what happens if you let without it.

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Landlord compliance checklist (England)

Every legal check for a private let in England in one list: gas, EICR, EPC, alarms, deposit, right to rent, the information sheet and the landlord database.

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What is the minimum EPC rating to let a home in England?

A home you let in England needs an EPC rated E or better, unless an exemption is on the PRS Exemptions Register. The planned rise to C from 1 October 2030 is government policy but still needs new law.

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Do I need a licence to let my property? HMO, additional and selective licensing

Five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory HMO licence. Your council may also license smaller HMOs, or every let in an area. How to check, and what happens without one.

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Category 1 hazard

The most serious level of hazard under the HHSRS. When a council finds one in a home, it must take enforcement action.

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EICR codes: C1, C2, C3 and FI

The codes an electrician uses on an EICR: C1 danger present, C2 potentially dangerous, FI further investigation needed, C3 improvement recommended.

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Electrical installation condition report (EICR)

A report by a qualified electrician on the safety of a home's fixed wiring. Every private let in England needs one at least every five years.

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Energy performance certificate (EPC)

A certificate rating a home's energy efficiency from A (best) to G, valid for ten years. Needed before a home is let or sold, and shown in adverts.

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Gas safety record (CP12)

The record a Gas Safe registered engineer gives after the yearly safety check of every gas appliance and flue a landlord provides. Required for every let home with gas.

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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

The method councils in England use to assess hazards in homes, such as damp, cold, falls and fire, and decide whether to take action against the landlord.