Landlord jobs,
one step at a time.

Taking over a rental, booking a safety check or chasing rent? Find the steps and a free Excel template to get started. No signup needed.

Getting started

Set up a rental or take management back from an agent.

Accidental landlord checklist
Gather tenancy documents, payment records and safety certificates for a first rental or agent handover.
Free Excel kit
Rental records starter kit
Record rent, expenses and document dates in a free landlord spreadsheet, with tax categories and a worked example.
Free Excel workbook
Landlord spreadsheet or app?
Compare a free landlord spreadsheet with an app, job by job, and pick the one that fits how you work.
Landlord register
Find your registration dates and information to prepare in England, or check the scheme for Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Region date finder

Arrange checks, keep certificates and record what you find on a visit.

Landlord gas safety certificate
Check the annual CP12 rules, tenant copies and early-check window. Keep certificate dates in the free tracker.
Free Excel tracker
EPC for landlords
Check current EPC rules and the proposed 2030 standard. Use the planner for improvements, quotes and costs.
Free Excel planner
HHSRS checklist
Work through the 21 HHSRS hazards in England. Record concerns and follow-up repairs in the free self-check.
Free Excel self-check
Rental property inspection checklist
Plan a routine property visit. Note condition, photo filenames and repairs to follow up in the free inspection kit.
Free Excel kit
Landlord inventory template
Compare room condition at check-in and check-out. Record keys, meter readings and references to your photos.
Free Excel template

Prepare tenancy paperwork, record checks and manage rent changes or missed payments.

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet
Check who needed the official sheet by 31 May 2026, how to provide it and what to do about a missed deadline.
Right to rent check
Check each adult using share codes or documents. Follow the timing rules and keep a record under the October 2026 code.
Free Excel record
Section 13 rent increase
Check the rent increase rules for England. Prepare the details for Form 4A and keep a record of service.
Free Excel worksheet
Rent arrears
Check the unpaid amount, contact the tenant and record any payment plan. Read the possession grounds for England.
Free Excel log

Check when digital tax reporting applies and prepare your rental records.

Making Tax Digital for landlords
Check your qualifying income against the April 2027 and 2028 thresholds. See which records and software you will need.