LR LettingReady

Free UK rental readiness checker for landlords and tenants

Answer a few questions about the property, certificates, safety checks and move-in preparation. You’ll receive a checklist showing what appears complete and what may need attention.

This checker currently focuses on rental properties in England. Different rules apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Illustration of rental property certificates, keys, a checklist, calendar and tools
Practical preparation Condition, records, safety prompts and move-in readiness.
2–3 minute start Answer simple property questions first.
UK-focused prompts Certificates, alarms, records and move-in checks.
Not legal advice Use it as a practical preparation guide.

This pathway is focused on UK rental preparation. Looking for US guidance? Go to the US pathway.

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Your rental readiness score

Your score is based only on the answers you provided. It is a preparation guide and does not confirm legal compliance.

Your request

Your option is selected. Review the details below, then submit your request.

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Certificate reminder dates

Where you entered certificate dates, LettingReady can include likely renewal dates in your request.

Checks included in this request

The items from your checklist are preselected. Remove anything you do not want included.

This request will use the free profile details entered at the start.

Choose your pathway

Start with the situation that best matches you, then use the checker or guides to move forward with more clarity.

I’m a landlord

Prepare your property before listing, letting, or welcoming new tenants.

Use LettingReady to check:

  • Property condition
  • Safety and maintenance areas
  • Documents and records
  • Move-in preparation
  • Common issues that may delay a tenancy
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I’m a tenant

Know what to check before moving in or raising concerns.

Use LettingReady to understand:

  • What to check during viewing or move-in
  • What should be clean, working, and documented
  • How to record issues
  • Which questions to ask before signing or moving in
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Not sure where to start?

The readiness checker gives you a practical review first, then points you towards the checks and guides most relevant to the property.

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Free readiness checker

What is the property readiness checker?

The checker helps you turn rental preparation into a clear step-by-step checklist before a tenancy begins.

It asks questions about property type, gas safety, electrical checks, EPC, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, HMO licence questions, tenancy documents, deposit records, condition reports and visible repairs.

You can use it to:

  • Spot certificate, safety and document gaps early
  • See which items may need a reminder, quote or professional check
  • Prepare more confidently before letting or moving in
  • Open the relevant LettingReady guide for the issue you are checking

It does not replace professional advice, inspections, legal guidance, or official compliance checks, but it can help you feel more organised and informed before the next step.

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England-focused guidance

Rental property checks across England

LettingReady helps landlords, property owners and letting agents in England check what may need attention before a property is let.

What the checker covers

The checker gives a checklist for the main items landlords often need to confirm before letting a property.

  • EICR and electrical safety renewal dates
  • Gas safety where landlord-supplied gas appliances are present
  • EPC dates, alarm prompts, supplied appliances and plumbing issues
  • HMO questions where tenant numbers and shared facilities may matter

If your checklist flags something, you can save useful reminder dates or ask LettingReady to help share your request to suitable providers where available.

LettingReady currently provides England-focused guidance. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate rules and should be reviewed separately.

Quick tools

Check one certificate, date or property question at a time.

EICR due date calculator Calculate the next likely electrical safety renewal date. Gas safety expiry calculator Check when a landlord gas safety certificate may be due. EPC expiry checker Estimate whether an EPC is still in date. HMO licence checker Flag common HMO licensing questions. Landlord compliance checklist Generate a simple ready-to-let checklist. Certificate cost calculator Estimate combined certificate and safety-check costs.

How it works

Check

Complete the property check without creating an account.

Save

Create a free profile if you want to save your results or set reminders.

Get help

Request professional help without entering the same property details again.

Common landlord certificate questions

What certificates might a landlord need?

Common checks include an EICR, gas safety certificate where gas appliances are supplied, EPC, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks, and HMO licensing checks where relevant.

How often is an EICR usually needed?

In England, private rented-property electrical installations are generally inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person.

Is this legal advice?

No. LettingReady provides general preparation guidance and request tools. Always check official guidance, your local council, or a qualified professional where needed.

Helpful guides

Helpful landlord and tenant guides

Choose the guide that matches what you are trying to prepare, check or record before a tenancy starts.

I’m a landlord

Prepare before listing, letting, renewing certificates or welcoming new tenants.

Landlord checklist before letting a property A practical checklist for preparing a rental property before tenants move in. Rental property safety checks Review common certificate, safety, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), alarm and HMO items before letting. Documents landlords should prepare Understand common landlord certificate and safety-record areas. Landlord compliance checklist Review the main England-focused items landlords often prepare before a property is let. Certificate renewal reminders Keep gas safety, EICR, EPC and other important expiry dates visible.

I’m a tenant

Use these readiness guides to understand what to ask, check and record before moving in.

What to check before moving into a rental property See the main move-in preparation areas that should be reviewed. Questions to ask before signing a tenancy Use certificate and safety topics as prompts for better questions. How to report property issues before move-in Use the checklist areas to record what may need attention. What should be included in a property inventory Think through condition, records and practical move-in checks. Tenant move-in checklist Review practical areas before or during move-in.

More rental readiness guides

Landlord gas safety certificate expired What certificates do landlords need before renting? How often does an EICR need renewing? When does a landlord gas safety certificate expire? How long is an EPC valid for landlords? Do landlords need PAT testing? What alarms are landlords responsible for? HMO licence checklist for landlords
Trust notes

Clear preparation guidance

LettingReady is designed to help landlords and tenants prepare more confidently by breaking rental readiness into clear, practical steps.

LettingReady provides general preparation guidance, not legal advice. Rules can vary by location and property type, so check current official guidance or speak to a qualified professional before making legal, safety or compliance decisions.

Ready to check your property?

Use the LettingReady property readiness checker to review key areas before a tenancy begins. It only takes a few minutes to get a clearer picture of what may need attention.

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Trust and source notes

LettingReady provides general preparation guidance, not legal advice. Rules can vary by location and property type, so check current official guidance or speak to a qualified professional before making legal, safety or compliance decisions.