Compliance isn't just "admin" — it's the backbone of your business. With the regulatory landscape for UK landlords constantly shifting, the cost of a single missed renewal can be astronomical, ranging from hefty council fines to the inability to serve a valid Section 21 notice.
If you're juggling dates on a wall calendar or a spreadsheet that doesn't "speak" to you, you're at risk. Here is your 2026 guide to staying compliant.
The "Must-Track" Compliance List
To stay protected, you need to ensure these key documents are valid and stored safely:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12): Mandatory annual renewal.
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report): Required every 5 years for all tenancies.
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): Must be valid and meet minimum efficiency standards.
- Deposit Protection: You have 30 days from receiving the deposit to protect it and provide the Prescribed Information to the tenant.
- PAT Testing: Recommended annually for portable appliances provided by the landlord.
Why Manual Tracking Fails
The danger isn't that you don't know the rules — the danger is forgetting when they expire. When you're managing a handful of properties, it's easy to think, "I'll remember that date." But life gets in the way.
The Solution: Automated Alerts
At Doorkeep, we built our compliance tracker because we were tired of the "compliance anxiety." Instead of manual tracking, our system gives you:
- 60/30/7-day alerts: You get a heads-up well before anything expires, giving you time to book your contractor without panicking.
- Evidence Vault: Every certificate and document you serve is logged with a date and method of delivery — so if the council or a tenant ever asks, you've got the proof right there.
- RRA coverage: Pet request deadlines, rent increase rules, information sheet service — tracked alongside your compliance certificates in the same dashboard.
Stop worrying about dates. Start for 99p with Doorkeep and get your compliance sorted.