Real answers to the questions we hear most — grounded in the same rules and dataset the free checker uses, not generic advice.
Most landlords have never heard of selective licensing until a council letter — or a fine — tells them about it.
The Renters' Rights Act became law in 2025 — but “when does it actually affect ME” is the question most landlords still can't answer.
It's rarely the licence a landlord forgot about that catches them out — it's a certificate that quietly expired.
Selective licensing schemes change on a weeks-to-months cadence — not annually, which is exactly why landlords get caught out.
Having every certificate up to date isn't the same as being fully compliant — a few obligations aren't certificates at all.