To Let Cambridge: What You Need to Know About Regulations in Cambridge UK

Thinking of letting your property in Cambridge? In 2025, the legal landscape for landlords continues to tighten—and falling short can mean serious fines or delays. Here’s what every landlord with a property to let in Cambridge needs to know to stay compliant.

EPC Requirements (Minimum E Rating)

All rented properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated E or above—and future changes may raise this requirement. Properties without valid EPCs cannot legally be let.

Cambridge Stays ensures your EPC is valid and advises on upgrades if needed.

Gas Safety & Electrical Certificates

If your property has gas, you must obtain an annual Gas Safety Certificate. In addition:

• An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is required every 5 years

• All electrical work must meet current safety standards

We manage all inspections and documentation for you.

Smoke and CO Alarm Regulations

It’s a legal requirement to:

• Install a smoke alarm on each floor

• Place a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with solid fuel or gas appliances

• Test alarms on the first day of each new tenancy

Cambridge Stays ensures all alarms are installed and functioning at every check-in.

Tenancy Deposit Protection

If you take a tenancy deposit, it must be protected in a government-approved scheme (like TDS or DPS) within 30 days of receipt. You must also provide tenants with:

• Deposit scheme details

• Prescribed information and How to Rent guide

We handle all deposit registration and compliance as standard.

Right-to-Rent Checks

You must verify that all adult tenants have legal UK residency before letting. This includes:

• Checking original ID in person or via government-authorised video verification

• Keeping records for inspection

We conduct and record all Right-to-Rent checks on your behalf.

Short Let Licensing & Article 4 Areas

Thinking of short-term letting (Airbnb-style)? Some parts of Cambridge:

• Require planning permission under Article 4 direction

• May require a specific short-let licence depending on the number of nights and use case

Cambridge Stays advises landlords on permitted short-let use and handles necessary applications where applicable.

Cambridge Stays Ensures Full Legal Compliance

We simplify the compliance process so you can:

• Avoid fines, voids, or legal disputes

• Ensure your property meets every legal and safety requirement

• Let with peace of mind—whether short-term or long-term

Our property setup checklist covers every box, with nothing left to chance.

Don’t Risk Penalties — We’ll Handle the Legal Side for You

Cambridge Stays combines local market knowledge with full legal support. Letting legally and confidently is easy—when you’ve got the right partner.

Let’s make your property compliant and income-ready. Book a free landlord compliance review today.