Stay Legally Compliant — The Non-Negotiables

As a landlord in Peterborough, two compliance certificates are non-negotiable and carry criminal penalties if missed:

Gas Safety Certificate (CP12): Required annually for every property with a gas supply. Must be provided to tenants within 28 days of inspection.

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report): Required every 5 years or at each change of tenancy. Tenants must receive a copy before moving in.

Smoke and CO alarms: At least one smoke alarm on each storey; a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance. Test at the start of every tenancy.

Respond to Repair Requests Quickly

Peterborough landlords are legally required to keep properties in a good state of repair under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Slow responses to maintenance requests can result in disrepair claims, compensation demands and damage to your letting record.

Best practice timescales:

Emergencies (no heating in winter, burst pipe, gas leak): same day
Urgent repairs (no hot water, broken heating, leaking roof): within 24–48 hours
Non-urgent repairs (dripping tap, sticky door): within 14 days

Prepare for Void Periods Properly

The gap between tenancies is your opportunity to reset the property. A well-managed void period protects your next deposit return and prevents costly mid-tenancy repair bills.

Void period checklist for Peterborough landlords:

Fresh coat of paint in high-wear areas (hallways, kitchens)
Test all appliances and replace any that are faulty
Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Clear gutters and check the roof for winter
Change door locks between tenancies
Arrange gas safety and EICR renewals if due
Clear any left-behind furniture or rubbish

Use a Single Reliable Contractor

Managing multiple contractors for different trades wastes time and creates coordination headaches. 360 Maintenance Solutions covers all trades — gas, electrical, plumbing, decorating, handyman, lock changes and rubbish removal — from one Peterborough-based team. One call, one invoice, all trades.

Document Everything

Maintain a property maintenance log with:

Copies of all certificates (CP12, EICR, EPC)
Dated photos of the property at check-in and check-out
Written records of all repair requests and responses
Invoices for every job carried out

Good documentation protects you in deposit disputes and demonstrates responsible landlord behaviour to local authorities.

Contact 360 Maintenance Solutions

For all Peterborough property maintenance — compliance certificates, reactive repairs, void-period work and emergency callouts — call 07766 184141 or WhatsApp 07383 512577 (faster reply). We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords and letting agents across Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Property Maintenance Tips for Peterborough Landlords (2025)