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The holiday let compliance checklist

Every rule for holiday lets and Airbnbs in England on one printable checklist: fire safety, gas and electrics, hot tubs, insurance, business rates and the short-term let register.

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What's in it

Fire safety

  • Fire risk assessment
  • Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Fire extinguishers and fire blankets
  • Emergency lighting

Gas, heating and fuel

  • Gas safety check (CP12)
  • Boiler servicing (gas and oil)
  • Chimneys and wood burners

Electrical

  • Electrical safety (EICR)
  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Water and hot tubs

  • Legionella risk assessment
  • Hot tubs for paying guests

Registration, tax and insurance

  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
  • The short-term let register
  • Business rates and council tax
  • The London 90-night rule
  • Holiday let insurance
  • ICO data protection fee

Everyday duties

  • Guest register
  • Fire-safe furniture