Annual compliance tasks
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — every 12 months.
- EICR — at least every 5 years (or sooner if the report sets a shorter date).
- Smoke alarms — test and confirm working on every storey.
- CO alarm — test where a fixed combustion appliance is present.
- EPC — valid and at least Band E (watch the Band C direction).
- Deposit protection — confirm protected and prescribed information served.
Between-tenant tasks
- Change the locks or cylinder.
- Full clean and clearance of any left items.
- Repaint high-wear areas or the whole property as needed.
- Repair any damage (our end-of-tenancy repairs service).
- Test smoke and CO alarms and replace batteries.
- Re-check all compliance dates are current.
Scope the full job with our Void Turnaround Calculator and end-of-tenancy checklist.
For several rooms or trades between tenancies, our void property refurbishment quote guide explains how to group clearance, decorating, flooring and repairs without losing track of individual costs.
Seasonal tasks
- Autumn — clear gutters and downpipes.
- Before winter — service the boiler, lag exposed pipework.
- When clocks change — test smoke and CO alarms.
- Spring — check exterior paint and render for winter damage.
- Summer — exterior painting and garden tidy where needed.
Documentation to keep
- Gas safety certificate (current and past copies).
- EICR and any remedial confirmation.
- Inventory and condition reports (start and end of tenancy).
- Deposit protection certificate and prescribed information.
- EPC and any improvement records.
- HMO licence and conditions (where applicable).
For shared houses and HMOs in Peterborough, create a property-specific maintenance action plan using our free HMO checklist generator and printable PDF. It covers licensing prompts, fire safety, inspection records and repairs but does not replace the council's licence conditions.
Reviewed on 3 October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.
