For landlords in England · London licensing mapped

Is your rental legal? Start with the postcode.

We check the council licence, the landlord register, the energy rating and the tenancy rules that apply at that address, and link every one to the law. No sign-up.

Licensing researched from council sources for 18 of 33 London authorities. See boroughs

What has changed, and what is coming

1 May 2026
Renters' Rights Act tenancy changes
Fixed terms ended, Section 21 was abolished, rent can rise once a year by formal notice, and fines now reach £40,000.
22 June 2026
Fines for serious hazards
Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a rented home has a category 1 hazard such as serious damp or mould.
15 December 2026
The landlord register opens
Every rented home in England will need registering, at £65 a year, region by region. London's window runs 15 July to 14 October 2027.
1 October 2030
Energy rating C
The government has confirmed every privately rented home must reach EPC C, with spending capped at £10,000 per property.

Sources for each date are on the rules page.

What a check covers

Council licence: Selective, additional and HMO licensing, ward by ward, with fees and the council's own links.
Landlord register: Your region's registration window, the fee and the documents the form asks for.
Energy rating: The rating on the official register, its expiry, and what the 2030 rule means for it.
Planning and risk: Article 4 limits on house shares, conservation areas and flood zones.
Tenancy rules: Deposits, notices, rent increases, pets and repairs under the 2026 rules, each linked to the law.