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Which certificates do I need to provide as a landlord?

EPC – https://www.epcregister.com/

Gas Safety Cert – https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

Electric Cert – https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/landlords/

HMO Licence/ Selective Licence  – please contact the relevant council for further info

Fire Alarm Cert – http://www.firesafe.org.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation/

Smoke Alarm Cert – http://www.safelincs.co.uk/landlord-smoke-and-co-alarm-regulations-2015/

Emergency Light Cert – http://www.firesafe.org.uk/emergency-lighting/

Personal ID – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-your-responsibilities

Portable Appliance Test – http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm

EPC Gas Safety Cert Electrical Cert Smoke Alarm Cert Fire Alarm Cert Emergency Lighting Cert Mandatory HMO Licence Required? Is this property a HMO? (This does not mean it needs a licence)
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