RRA 2026 Compliance Checker

Are your landlord documents RRA compliant? Free Renters' Rights Act 2025 compliance checker, answer 11 questions, get an instant compliance score and a personalised gap list with the fix for each one. No signup needed.

Answer all 11 questions about your tenancy and we’ll score your Renters’ Rights Act 2026 compliance and list exactly what to fix. Free, instant, no email required to see your score.

1. Is the tenant’s deposit protected in a government-approved scheme?

Deposits must be protected within 30 days of receipt, and the prescribed information served. Failure blocks a Section 8 (formerly Section 21) possession claim and risks a penalty of 1–3x the deposit.

2. Does the property have a valid EPC rated E or above?

Letting a property rated F or G is already illegal under MEES unless a valid exemption is registered. A minimum C rating is proposed for 1 October 2030.

3. Is there a current Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) for the property?

A gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer is required every 12 months, with a copy given to the tenant. Only applies if the property has gas appliances.

4. Is there a valid EICR (electrical safety report) less than 5 years old?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is required at least every 5 years, with a copy given to the tenant within 28 days of the inspection.

5. Have you given the tenant a written statement of terms for the tenancy?

Under the Renters’ Rights Act all tenancies are periodic assured tenancies. Landlords must provide a written statement of the key terms before the tenancy begins.

6. Do you understand that the tenancy is now a periodic assured tenancy (no fixed term)?

Since 1 May 2026 all assured shorthold tenancies converted to periodic assured tenancies. Fixed terms and rent-review clauses are void.

7. Do you use a Section 13 notice (once per year) for any rent increase?

Rent can only be raised once a year via a Section 13 notice giving at least 2 months’ notice. Rent-review clauses can no longer be used and tenants can challenge at tribunal.

8. Have you completed Right to Rent immigration checks on all adult occupiers?

Landlords in England must verify every adult tenant has the right to rent before the tenancy starts. Penalties for non-compliance are significant.

9. Does the property meet the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law repair deadlines?

The Decent Homes Standard now applies to private rentals. Awaab’s Law sets hard deadlines: 24 hours for emergency hazards, 14 days to investigate damp/mould.

10. Are you registered (or ready to register) for the landlord Ombudsman and PRS Database?

The Act introduces a mandatory landlord Ombudsman scheme and a Private Rented Sector Database. Registration becomes compulsory as these go live: the database rolls out from late 2026 and Ombudsman membership is expected to be mandatory in 2028.

11. Do you have a policy for handling tenant pet requests (responding within 42 days)?

Landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a written pet request and must respond within 42 days or it is automatically accepted. You may require pet damage insurance.

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Are your landlord documents RRA 2026 compliant?

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the biggest change to private renting in England in over 30 years. Since 1 May 2026, Section 21 'no-fault' evictions are abolished, every tenancy is a periodic assured tenancy, rent increases are limited to once a year by Section 13 notice, and Awaab's Law puts hard deadlines on repairs. Get one document wrong and a possession notice can be thrown out, or you can face a Rent Repayment Order.

This free compliance checker walks you through the documents and obligations that keep a tenancy enforceable. Answer all 11 questions and you get an instant compliance score (red, amber or green) plus a personalised gap list, each gap links straight to the guide or template that fixes it. You see your full results immediately; no email required.

What the checker tests

Deposit protection, protected within 30 days in an approved scheme (guide)
EPC rating E or above, letting F/G is unlawful without an exemption (guide)
Gas safety certificate, annual CP12 where gas appliances exist (guide)
EICR electrical report, valid within the last 5 years (guide)
Written statement of terms, the key terms in writing before the tenancy starts (guide)
Periodic tenancy & rent increases, Section 13 only, once a year (template)
Right to Rent checks, on every adult occupier (guide)
Decent Homes Standard & Awaab's Law, repair deadlines now apply to the PRS (guide)
Ombudsman & PRS Database, registration as schemes go live (guide)
Pet-request policy, respond within 42 days (guide)

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This checker is practical information, not legal advice. Thresholds reflect the rules in force as of June 2026. For your specific situation, consult a qualified solicitor or your local authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my landlord documents RRA 2026 compliant?

Run them through the checker above. The Renters’ Rights Act, in force since 1 May 2026, requires a protected deposit, a valid EPC (rated E or above), a current gas safety certificate where there are gas appliances, an EICR within 5 years, Right to Rent checks, and a written statement of terms. Missing any of these can invalidate a possession claim or trigger penalties.

What documents must a landlord provide under the Renters’ Rights Act?

Before the tenancy starts you must give the tenant a written statement of terms, a copy of the EPC, the gas safety certificate (where gas appliances exist), the EICR electrical report, and the deposit prescribed information. You must also complete Right to Rent checks and register with the landlord Ombudsman and PRS Database as those schemes go live.

What is the minimum EPC rating to let a property in 2026?

The minimum is E under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. Letting a property rated F or G is unlawful unless a valid exemption is registered. A minimum C rating is proposed for 1 October 2030, but E remains the legally enforced threshold today.

How long do I have to protect a tenant’s deposit?

You must protect the deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receiving it and serve the prescribed information within the same period. Failure can block a possession claim and lead to a penalty of one to three times the deposit.

Does this checker give legal advice?

No. It is a free educational tool that flags common compliance gaps and points you to the relevant guidance. It is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a qualified solicitor or your local authority.