The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Compliance (2)

A block of tightly packed flats in a tower block in East London. There are washing lines, bikes and people on some of the balconies.

May 12, 2025

Compliance

Fraud

The secret to avoiding up to 7-figure sanctions fines

New regulation introduced in May 2025 means agents need to conduct sanctions checks on every tenant and landlord by law. Here’s how to ensure compliance.

Downwards shot of a wooden unit with a smooth black countertop. On this, there are two gas hobs and two switches. In the background, there is a kitchen floor.

Mar 3, 2025

Compliance

Gas safety certificates: How to track expiry dates (at scale)

A gas safety certificate ensures that gas appliances, fittings, and flues meet legal safety standards. Here's how long they last and more.

Image of a courtyard, sheltered by a glass-paned roof, with people sat down at tables chatting. The camera focuses on two free hanging lightbulbs in the foreground.

Feb 14, 2025

Compliance

How long do EICR certificates last?

Many EICR certificates expired in June 2025. It might be time you booked your own inspection.

Aug 28, 2024

Compliance

How letting agents can prevent fines and ensure compliance

Letting agents face compliance risk in their day-to-day work, but there are ways an agency can reduce that risk using technology.

Goodlord explores the rise of selective licenses

Aug 14, 2024

Compliance

What letting agents need to know about the rise of selective license schemes

A new report from Direct Line Group reveals a 9.3% increase in selective licensing schemes from 2022 to 2024. Here’s what letting agents need to know.

Goodlord's guide for Letting Agent’s with EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Aug 12, 2024

Compliance

Letting Agent’s Guide to EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

With the Labour Government confirming plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for private rental homes, here’s what letting agents need to know.

What letting agents need to know about rent arrears - read Goodlord blog to find out more

Jul 29, 2024

Compliance

What do letting agents need to know about rent arrears?

Rent arrears cause additional worry and stress for landlords, and they will turn to their agents for answers. How can letting agents manage rent arrears?

Goodlord provides an infosheet on how letting agents an manage rent arrears cases

Jul 29, 2024

Compliance

INFOSHEET: Five steps letting agents need to follow for rent arrears cases

Even when you’ve taken all the right measures to look after a property, it sometimes can go wrong. Download our guide agents need to know during this process.

Jul 23, 2024

Compliance

How to go about changing sharers mid-tenancy for student tenancies

How do letting agents handle swapping tenants mid-way through a student tenancy? The Tenancy Deposit Scheme gives their advice in this guide.