🚨 Legal Mistakes Landlords Can’t Afford to Make in 2025

Renting your property might seem simple — but behind the scenes is a tight web of legal responsibilities.

With more rules than ever before, one missed document or expired certificate can lead to hefty fines, court battles, or invalid tenancies.

At Citizenz Properties LTD, we make sure our landlords stay 100% compliant and stress-free. Here’s a quick look at the most common legal mistakes — and how you can avoid them.

✅ 1. Forgetting Right to Rent Checks
You’re legally required to confirm a tenant’s immigration status before they move in.

Skip this? The fines can reach £3,000 per tenant.

Fix it: Check ID and residency — or let us do the vetting for you.

✅ 2. Outdated or Missing Safety Certificates
Every rental must have:

A current Gas Safety Certificate (every 12 months)

A valid EICR (electrical check every 5 years)

Forget one? You may lose your right to evict or face serious liability.

✅ 3. Not Protecting the Deposit Properly
Landlords have 30 days to protect deposits in an approved scheme and issue the tenant with confirmation.

Get it wrong? You could owe up to 3x the deposit amount in penalties.

✅ 4. Not Providing the Legally Required Paperwork
Before a tenancy starts, landlords must give tenants:

An EPC

The “How to Rent” guide

Gas & electrical certificates

Deposit protection documents

Missing any of these weakens your legal position and can invalidate eviction notices.

✅ 5. Using Old or Incomplete Tenancy Agreements
A dodgy or outdated agreement won’t hold up if things go wrong.
Ensure yours is legally up to date and covers your rights fully.

📞 Let Us Take Care of It All
Legal compliance is the foundation of a successful tenancy.
We keep our landlords fully protected with proper paperwork, procedures, and professional property management.

📲 We handle compliance for you – hassle-free.
Call, text, or WhatsApp us on 07496 802724