Am I exposed?
Eight questions, two minutes, no sign-up. Answer honestly, nobody sees this but you.
What this quiz checks
Eight duties, each with a real consequence when it slips: the written statement of terms (civil penalty of up to £7,000), deposit protection (awards of 1 to 3 times the deposit), annual gas safety, five-yearly electrical reports, the minimum EPC standard, right to rent checks, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and the Section 13 route for rent rises.
Your answers stay on this page: nothing is saved, no account is needed, and nobody sees the result but you. The point is a worst-first list of what to fix.
Common questions
Which landlord duties carry the biggest penalties?
Of the duties this quiz covers, the written statement of terms carries a civil penalty of up to £7,000 per failure, and an unprotected deposit can cost 1 to 3 times the deposit in a court award.
How is the result worked out?
From your answers alone, on the page. Nothing is saved, and gaps are ordered worst first: duties with direct financial penalties, then duties that compound over time.
What should I fix first?
The items marked as penalty risks: serve any missing written statement, protect any unprotected deposit, and book an overdue gas safety check. Each is quick to start and reduces your exposure immediately.
Do gas and electrical certificates really expire?
Yes. Gas safety certificates must be renewed every 12 months and electrical reports (EICR) every 5 years. Keep the certificates: the paperwork is the proof.
Is this legal advice?
No. The quiz is based on UK government guidance for England and shows where to look, not what to do in your specific case. Consult a qualified letting agent, solicitor or your local authority for advice.