Product update - Compliance Checklist and Landlord Score

New feature takes the stress out of landlord compliance with checklist, expert tips, and built-in resources.

LONDON – 29th April 2025 – August, the all-in-one rental app for small landlords, today launched its Smart Compliance Checklist. Our step-by-step checklists for each property and tenancy guide you through common compliance tasks like registering deposits or arranging gas safety checks.

From gas safety certificates to right-to-rent checks, the new checklist provides tailored guidance for each property, with deadlines, responsibilities, and links to trusted resources built in.

Problem

Landlords face a complex and ever-changing set of legal obligations. Staying compliant is time-consuming, confusing, and easy to get wrong, risking fines, disputes, or worse.

Solution

August’s Smart Compliance Checklist removes the guesswork with personalised, step-by-step guidance. Landlords get a clear, actionable list of tasks for each property, plus expert tips and links to templates and official resources.

Key Features

• Expandable checklist: Each property gets a compliance list with clear tasks and steps for each task.

• Landlord clarity: Clear explanations of what’s required and why with no jargon.

• Pro Tips: Guidance from experienced landlords on how to avoid common pitfalls.

• Built-in resources: Direct links to useful templates, government pages, and trusted support.

“Compliance is one of the biggest sources of stress for small landlords,” said Sam Cope, Founder of August. “This release makes it simple. No more spreadsheets. No more confusion. Just peace of mind that you’re doing it right.”