As a private landlord in the UK, staying on top of your legal responsibilities isn't just a good idea; it’s essential. Failing to comply with housing legislation can lead to hefty fines, lost rental income, and serious reputational damage. And if you're letting your property through a limited company, the cost of non-compliance can double. Literally.

Here's what every landlord needs to know about the potential penalties, and how togetha makes staying compliant stress-free and simple.

The Most Common (and Costly) Landlord Fines

Let’s break down some of the major compliance areas and the fines associated:

1. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Every rental property must have a valid EPC with a minimum rating of E. Failing to provide an up-to-date EPC can lead to a £5,000 fine per property.

Reminder: If you're planning to rent a property without a valid EPC, you're legally barred from doing so under MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) regulations.

2. Gas Safety Certificate

A Gas Safety Certificate is required every 12 months, and a copy must be given to tenants.

Failure to carry this out can result in fines up to £6,000, possible imprisonment, or even invalidating your ability to evict tenants under Section 21.

3. Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

Required every 5 years for all privately rented homes.

Not having one? You’re looking at fines of up to £30,000 from local authorities.

4. Deposit Protection Scheme

You must place tenant deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days and provide prescribed information.

Non-compliance = a court order to repay the deposit plus up to 3x the deposit amount as a fine.

5. Right to Rent Checks

Failure to check a tenant's immigration status? That can bring civil penalties of up to £3,000 per tenant, or unlimited fines and jail time if found to be knowingly renting to someone without the right to rent.

6. Selective Licensing

In some areas, landlords need a license to rent property. Letting without one? You're risking a £30,000 civil penalty or unlimited fines upon prosecution.

Operating as a Limited Company? You Might Be Fined Twice

Here’s the kicker: if you’re managing your property through a limited company and acting as a director, you can be held personally and corporately liable.

That means for certain breaches, you could be fined as:

• The company

• The individual director

So a £5,000 fine? Now it’s £10,000, split across your company and personal name.

How togetha Keeps You Confidently Compliant

Managing all this manually? It’s a compliance nightmare waiting to happen. That’s where togetha steps in.

Here’s how we help:

• Automated Reminders

• Never miss a renewal again. From EPCs to gas safety to EICRs, togetha’s intelligent system keeps you ahead of every critical deadline.

• Secure Vault Storage

• Store all compliance documents in one place. securely, and easily accessible when you need them.

• Clear Audit Trail

Should you ever face a dispute or investigation, togetha gives you a crystal-clear timeline of compliance steps taken; perfect for proving due diligence.

Peace of Mind

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or managing a growing portfolio via a limited company, togetha makes staying compliant a whole lot easier and safer.

Final Word

The UK’s regulatory landscape for landlords is only tightening. Whether it's an expired EPC, an unchecked gas appliance, or a missed deadline, the risks are real—and expensive.

Don’t leave compliance to chance. Let togetha help you stay in control, stay compliant, and sleep easy.

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