Compliance · Greater Manchester
Landlord compliance checks in Manchester
A single audit of everything a Manchester landlord is legally required to hold, with a clear traffic-light report, the missing certificates arranged for you, and renewal reminders so nothing lapses.
Compliance Checks across Greater Manchester
What to know before you book
A Manchester landlord juggles a genuinely long list of separate duties - gas safety, electrical testing, EPC, fire and smoke alarms, Legionella, and potentially HMO or selective licensing depending on the exact street. A compliance check exists because most breaches happen through a missed renewal date rather than a deliberate decision, and one audit against the whole list catches gaps a single certificate renewal never would.
Before an audit, gather whatever paperwork you already hold, even if some of it is expired or you are unsure it is still valid - a genuinely useful audit starts from what exists, not a blank sheet. Ask specifically about licensing, since Manchester City Council's mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes apply street by street, and a property just a few doors from an exempt one can fall inside a licensing area.
Expect a clear report showing your position against current requirements, with anything missing or expiring flagged and arranged rather than just listed. The audit reports your position; the licence application and the underlying legal duty remain with you as the property owner. FlatFix365 tracks certificate expiry dates across your properties and prompts renewal in good time, so a lapsed CP12 or EICR does not become an unenforceable notice further down the line, whether you manage one flat or a whole portfolio spread across several boroughs.
What is included
Scope we regularly arrange
Every job is quoted to your property, so this is the range rather than a fixed package. Tell us what you actually need and the quote reflects only that.
- Full documentation audit against current English lettings law
- Gas Safety Record (CP12) and EPC status check
- EICR validity and remedial coding review
- Legionella risk assessment to HSE HSG274 / ACOP L8
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm survey and installation
- Fire door, fire risk assessment and HMO amenity checks
- HMO and selective licensing position for the property address
- Deposit protection, prescribed information and How to Rent review
Why it matters. Manchester City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing for larger shared houses alongside additional licensing in defined areas, and requirements differ street by street. Our audit reports your position and points you to the council register, but the licence application and the legal duty always remain with the property owner.
Desktop audit within 2 working days of receiving your documents, site visit arranged to suit.
We introduce you to an independent, vetted specialist for this work. They confirm the scope, price and timing with you in writing, invoice you directly, and carry their own insurance. Our referral fee is paid by them and never added to your price.
The process
How this job would run
Tell us what you need
Use the enquiry form or the on-site assistant. Send photos if it helps. It takes about ninety seconds and there is no obligation.
We match a vetted trade
We select from our Manchester network based on the trade required, the certification needed and current availability - not on who pays us most.
You get a fixed quote
The trade confirms scope, price and timing in writing before anything is booked. You compare it and decide. Nothing is chargeable until you accept.
Work is done and documented
The job is completed to schedule and you receive the certificates, photo reports and waste transfer notes that prove it, stored against your property.
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Compliance Checks - common questions
A full audit checks your Gas Safety Record and EPC status, EICR validity and any remedial coding, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm provision, a Legionella risk assessment position, fire door and fire risk assessment status where relevant, HMO or selective licensing for the address, and deposit protection and prescribed information.
Price depends on the number of properties and how many certificates are already in place versus need arranging from scratch. A single flat with most paperwork current costs less to audit than a portfolio starting from nothing. You receive a fixed price once we know the scope.
This depends on the exact address, the number of occupants and households, and which of Manchester City Council's licensing schemes cover that street, since mandatory, additional and selective licensing all apply differently. Our audit reports your position against the council register, but you should always confirm directly with the council before letting.
A desktop review of your existing documents is typically completed within two working days of receiving them. A site visit, if one is needed to check alarms or assess a Legionella risk, is arranged to suit your access and timescale.
Compliance Checks - areas we cover