Do you cover all of Barnet?

We cover Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, North Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Mill Hill, Colindale, Burnt Oak, Whetstone, Totteridge, including postcode districts EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11, HA8. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Barnet affect landlord compliance?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Barnet as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Barnet Council before letting. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Which certificates does a landlord need?

That depends on the property and location. Gas safety records, electrical installation reports and EPCs are common requirements, but alarms, fire precautions, water risks and licence conditions also need consideration. We review the circumstances rather than present a universal certificate bundle as proof of compliance.

Can you take over existing certificates and renewal dates?

Yes. Supply the complete documents, not just expiry dates or invoice references. We check the recorded address, inspection outcome and outstanding actions before adding dates to the schedule. Unclear or missing information may need confirmation from the original assessor or a fresh inspection.

Property compliance in Barnet | Peachtree Maintenance

Landlord compliance in Barnet: the local picture

Managing a mix of Golders Green flats, Whetstone houses and Colindale apartments means separating tenancy obligations from block management tasks. A useful compliance file links each certificate to the installation inspected, identifies outstanding actions and records who can authorise the work. Peachtree Maintenance provides one point of contact for coordinating agreed tasks, with photo evidence on every job. Monthly consolidated invoicing for agents can bring expenditure together without merging the records or responsibilities of otherwise unrelated Barnet properties.

What the rules say

Most lets need a gas safety record every 12 months where there is gas, an EICR at least every five years, a valid EPC rated E or above, and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. HMOs and licensed properties usually carry further requirements.

Managed compliance means one calendar for every certificate, renewals booked before they lapse and documents stored digitally per property, so you can show what was done and when.

Districts we visit for landlord compliance

Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, North Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Mill Hill, Colindale, Burnt Oak, Whetstone, Totteridge, covering postcode districts EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11, HA8.

Property compliance in Barnet