Landlords in England and Wales must hold valid gas safety certificates, electrical installation condition reports (EICRs), and energy performance certificates (EPCs) for every rented property. Enter the issue date of each certificate you hold to see its expiry date and the number of days remaining. Certificates due within 90 days are flagged so you have time to book the necessary work.
How to use this tool
- Enter the issue date for each certificate you hold. Leave blank any that do not apply to your property.
- Select your EPC rating if known.
- Select “Check expiry dates” to see results.
Understanding your results
Expiry dates are calculated from the fixed renewal intervals set by law: 12 months for a gas safety certificate, 5 years for an EICR, and 10 years for an EPC. If a certificate is shown as overdue, the legal obligation to hold a valid one has already passed. If a certificate is due within 90 days, allow sufficient lead time to book a Gas Safe registered engineer or a qualified electrician.
The status labels mean the following. “Current” means the certificate is valid and not due for renewal within the next 90 days. “Due within 90 days” means renewal is required soon. “Overdue” means the certificate has expired and renewal is a legal requirement.
Legal requirements
Gas safety
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must have gas appliances and flues checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months. Failure to do so is a criminal offence. Landlords must give tenants a copy of the current gas safety certificate within 28 days of the check, and before a new tenant moves in.
Electrical safety (EICR)
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords in England must ensure all fixed electrical installations are inspected by a qualified electrician at intervals not exceeding 5 years. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the EICR before they move in, and supply a copy to the local authority within 7 days of a request. The 2020 Regulations apply to England. Wales has separate requirements under its own framework.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An EPC is required when a property is let, under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), the minimum legal EPC rating for most privately rented properties in England and Wales is E. Properties rated F or G cannot be let to new or existing tenants without a registered exemption. An EPC is valid for 10 years. The Government has consulted on requiring rented properties to reach a minimum rating of C by 2030. This requirement has not yet been legislated.
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Legal context
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must arrange an annual gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer and provide tenants with a copy within 28 days. Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) are required every 5 years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Portable Appliance Testing has no fixed statutory interval but landlords must ensure appliances are safe. EPC certificates are valid for 10 years under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.
Frequently asked questions
How often must a landlord renew a gas safety certificate?
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must arrange a gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months. The check must cover all gas appliances and flues supplied by the landlord. Failure to do so is a criminal offence. The engineer issues a Gas Safety Record (CP12) and the landlord must give the tenant a copy within 28 days.
How often is an Electrical Installation Condition Report required?
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords in England must have a qualified electrician carry out an electrical inspection every 5 years. The EICR must be provided to existing tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before they move in. The landlord must supply a copy to the local authority within 7 days of a request. Wales has separate requirements.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords?
There is no specific legal requirement for landlords to carry out portable appliance testing (PAT) at set intervals. However, landlords have a duty of care under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020 to ensure electrical appliances they supply are safe. PAT testing is one way to demonstrate compliance. If a tenant is injured by a faulty appliance the landlord supplied, a lack of testing records could be used as evidence of negligence.
What is the minimum EPC rating required to let a property?
Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) set out in the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, the minimum EPC rating for most privately rented properties in England and Wales is E. A landlord cannot let a property rated F or G to a new or existing tenant without registering an exemption on the PRS Exemptions Register. Properties rated D, C, B, or A meet the current minimum requirement.
How long is an EPC valid for?
An Energy Performance Certificate is valid for 10 years from the date it was issued, under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012. A landlord is not required to renew the EPC during its 10-year validity period. A new EPC is required when the existing one expires or when the property is sold or re-let after expiry.
What is the Legionella risk assessment requirement for landlords?
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, landlords have a duty to assess the risk of Legionella bacteria in the water systems of their properties. There is no fixed legal frequency for the assessment. A risk assessment must be carried out before a tenancy starts and reviewed whenever there is reason to believe conditions may have changed. Most residential properties present a low risk and a written record of a basic assessment is usually sufficient.
What are the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements?
Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022, landlords in England must install at least one smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation and a carbon monoxide alarm in every room containing a fixed combustion appliance, including gas boilers. Landlords must test the alarms on the first day of each new tenancy. Tenants are responsible for testing alarms regularly during the tenancy. Local authorities can issue a remedial notice and a fine of up to £5,000 for non-compliance.
Do HMOs have additional safety certificate requirements?
Yes. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are subject to additional requirements under the Housing Act 2004 and the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Descriptions) (England) Order 2018. These include fire safety checks, fire doors, emergency lighting, and annual portable appliance testing in many cases. HMOs with 5 or more occupants over 3 storeys require a mandatory licence from the local authority, which carries its own safety conditions.
Do Scotland and Wales have different electrical testing rules?
Yes. Scotland requires electrical condition reports for private rented properties under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Repairing Standard. The frequency and format of reports differ from the English EICR regime. Wales has its own framework under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Landlords with properties in Scotland or Wales should refer to the relevant national guidance rather than the English Electrical Safety Standards Regulations.
What is the penalty for letting a property without a valid EPC?
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012, local authorities can issue a penalty charge notice of up to £5,000 to a landlord who lets a property without a valid EPC. The penalty applies when a property is marketed for let without an EPC or when an existing EPC has expired and a new one has not been obtained before the next letting. Trading Standards officers enforce this requirement.