Landlord Certificates

What is a Landlord Certificate and why have I received one?

A Landlord Certificate is a document your landlord is required to issue under the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) and associated regulations. It sets out key information about the building and the landlord, and is used to establish what protections apply to leaseholders in relation to building safety costs — particularly the costs of remedying historical fire safety defects.

You will receive a Landlord Certificate in certain circumstances specified by the Act, including where your landlord becomes aware of a relevant building safety defect, or where you are selling your property. Receiving one does not necessarily mean a defect has been found — the certificate may be issued as a precautionary step.

The certificate does not require any action from you unless it is accompanied by a request for a Leaseholder Deed of Certificate (see below).