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Housing information for landlords

Landlord accreditation scheme

This scheme is an education programme to teach landlords how to manage and let properties. The scheme is voluntary and is open to all landlords or prospective landlords.

Landlords who comply with the standards of the scheme are accredited and are recognised as such across Kent and London. To find out more or to check the next available course dates, visit the London Landlords website.

Landlord forum

We work with the National Residential Landlords Association, who run a Landlord Forum to support and engage private sector landlords in the borough.

Landlord associations

Landlord associations provide support and advice to private landlords.

For further information see:

Smoke alarm information

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 require you:

  • to fit a working smoke alarm on each floor of your rented properties
  • to fit a carbon monoxide detector in any room with fixed combustion appliances (apart from gas cookers)
  • repair or replace the detector if it is found to be defective

Battery-powered alarms should be fine for single families in properties with two or fewer floors. Otherwise, you'd need to use linked mains/battery-powered alarms.

If you fail to follow the regulations, we'll give you a notice. If after 28 days, you still haven't followed the regulations, we'll fit the alarms. You could be issued with a fixed penalty notice of up to £5000.

    Get more smoke alarm information on GOV.UK or email us.

    Energy efficiency

    Since 1 April 2020, landlords have had to ensure their rental properties meet the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES), which is currently 'E' or higher. Properties with ratings 'F' and 'G' or without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) are in breach of the regulations and liable to a fine of up to £5,000 per breach unless the property is listed on the exemptions register.

    An EPC can only be issued by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, and each certificate is logged and accessible on a national register.

    The minimum standard is likely to increase to 'C' in 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies. You can read the full regulations on the legislation website.

    Electrical Safety

    Since 1 April 2021, landlords must provide their tenants (or their prospective tenant) with a copy of the electrical installation condition report. The report must be carried out every five years, and to the 18th edition of the IET wiring regulations. If the report requires further action (code 1, 2 or FI on the report) this must be completed within 28 days and notification sent to us and the tenant. If we ask for a copy of the report it must be provided to us within seven days. Failure to comply with the regulations could lead to further action and a fine of up to £30,000.

    More information on electrical installation condition reports (EICR) and to find a competent person. Read the full regulations on the legislation.