Landlord compliance in Lewisham: the local picture
A Lewisham compliance schedule should connect certificate renewals with occupation and building responsibilities. Catford family houses, Hither Green maisonettes and town-centre flats do not have identical installations or licensing positions. Keep the selective licensing address check alongside gas and electrical records, relevant fire actions and details of any communal system managed elsewhere. Peachtree Maintenance can act as one point of contact for instructed work and supply photo evidence on every job. Digital certificates and monthly consolidated invoicing for agents help keep a mixed portfolio organised by property.
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.
Lewisham licensing
Lewisham selective licensing came into effect on 1 July 2024 and covers nearly all privately rented properties in the borough not already covered by HMO licensing schemes. The council provides an interactive address map and designation notice to confirm which properties and areas are included.
Source: Lewisham Council, last checked 2026-10-20.
Districts we visit for landlord compliance
Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, covering postcode districts SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26.