Landlord checker
Is your landlord playing by the rules?
Four checks every tenant in England should run — before signing and during a tenancy. Uses official government portals only. We never store your landlord's name.
We do not store this name. It is used only to personalise the text on this page.
4 checks to run for your landlord
Deposit protection
Housing Act 2004, s.213
PRS Ombudsman registration
Renters' Rights Act 2026
HMO licence
Housing Act 2004, Part 2
Selective licensing
Housing Act 2004, Part 3
How to use these checks
Gather your information
You will need your landlord's full name (or letting agent name) and the full address of your property. Check your tenancy agreement if you are unsure.
Run each check above
Click 'Check now' on each portal. The deposit check is the most important — run all three schemes as landlords can choose any one.
If a check fails
Contact your landlord in writing first (email is best — it creates a paper trail). Give them 14 days to respond before escalating.
Escalate if needed
Report to your local council's housing team, the PRS Ombudsman, or seek free advice from Shelter or Citizens Advice.
Free advice if you need help
Important note
This tool links to official UK government and scheme portals — we do not hold or verify any landlord data ourselves. Results from third-party portals may not be real-time. If you believe there is a breach, always seek independent advice from Shelter or Citizens Advice before taking action.