An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
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Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
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An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
Available on:
Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
Cancel anytime
An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
Available on:
Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
Cancel anytime
3,000+ UK Landlords
FCA Authorised
4.5 Star Rating
Gas safety once a year, electrical every five, EPC every ten, deposit protected within thirty days... August surfaces each one when it matters and stores the proof when it's done.
Every 12 months
Up to £20,000 + possible prosecution
Every 5 years
Up to £40,000 council fine
Every 10 years
Up to £5,000 per property
Within 30 days
1 to 3 times the deposit, paid to tenant
Day one
Up to £7,000 and blocks possession
Before move-in
Up to £10,000 per occupier (first breach)
Rent, certificates, expenses, questions. Each one in its place, surfaced when it matters.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August Intelligence answers what consent to let means, whether your council requires a licence, or what a periodic tenancy looks like now.
Add your property once and August pulls the rest. Estimated value, EPC, council tax, title number. all visible in your property profile without manual entry.
Add your property once and August pulls the rest. Estimated value, EPC, council tax, title number. all visible in your property profile without manual entry.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
August connects directly to your bank account via open banking, to track rent automatically.
August connects directly to your bank account via open banking, to track rent automatically.
Effortlessly add your properties and tenancies and set up in seconds with just a few taps with the #1 Landlord App in the UK.
Effortlessly add your properties and tenancies and set up in seconds with just a few taps with the #1 Landlord App in the UK.
Securely link your bank and August will track rent automatically, matching rent payments with your tenancies.
August reminds you of rent due, expiring certificates, safety checks, insurance renewals, and more.
August reminds you of rent due, expiring certificates, safety checks, insurance renewals, and more.
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You don't need a letting agent or landlord experience to manage your property properly. August walks you through everything.
You don't need a letting agent or landlord experience to manage your property properly. August walks you through everything.
Landlord, Bristol, 1 property
"I moved in with my partner and started renting out my flat. I had no idea about deposit protection deadlines or gas safety certificates. August tells me exactly what I need to do and when I actually feel like I know what I'm doing."
4.5 / 5 Rating
48+ App Store Reviews
98%
Satisfaction
+3K
Customers
Landlord, Nottingham, 2 properties
"I inherited my mum's house and suddenly had two places to manage. Letting agents wanted 12% on each, which felt ridiculous for what they actually do. August costs a fraction of that and I can see rent, tenancies, and compliance for both in one place."
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Set up in under 5 minutes, and have your compliance checklist, rent tracking and document storage running before the end of the day.
30-day free trial
Cancel anytime
Setup in under 5 minutes
Available on:
Set up in under 5 minutes, and have your compliance checklist, rent tracking and document storage running before the end of the day.
30-day free trial
Cancel anytime
Setup in under 5 minutes
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
1 bank account
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
1 bank account
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
1 bank account
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
Is my bank and financial data safe?
Yes. August tracks rent through open banking via Plaid, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and the connection is read-only, so no one can move money. You can disconnect at any time, and your records remain yours to export.
I started letting before I sorted this out. Can I catch up?
Yes. Add your property and August shows you what is already in place and what is missing, so you can close the gaps in order rather than guessing. Letting first and sorting the paperwork later is the most common way accidental landlords come unstuck, and the checklist is built to get you compliant from wherever you are starting.
How does August keep up with the RRA and other rules?
The checklist and reminders are kept current as the law changes, so when a requirement shifts you are prompted rather than left to find out. August Intelligence explains what the changes mean in plain English, including how the move to assured periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 affect what you can and cannot do.
Can August tell me what I am legally required to do?
Yes. The compliance checklist names every duty that applies to your property, gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent and the How to Rent guide, tracks each deadline, and stores the proof once it is done. It reflects the rules as they stand under the Renters' Rights Act, so you are not working from out-of-date guidance.
I am only letting for a while. Is it still worth setting up?
Yes, and arguably more so. A temporary let carries the same legal duties as a permanent one from the first day of the tenancy, and the penalties for missing them do not shrink because you only meant to let for a year. August keeps the certificates, deadlines and rent records in order for as long as you need, and your data stays exportable if you stop.
I haven't been a landlord before. How will I use it?
That is exactly who August is built for. Rather than assuming you already know the rules, it tells you what you need to do and when, from protecting the deposit within 30 days to serving the right documents at the start of the tenancy. August Intelligence answers the questions new landlords actually ask, such as what consent to let means or what a periodic tenancy looks like now.
Is August worth it if I only have one property?
Yes. August is free for up to two properties, so a single let costs nothing to run. The compliance checklist, document storage and rent tracking are all on the free plan, which is usually everything a one-property landlord needs. Most accidental landlords start here and only move to a paid plan if they take on more.
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
Is my bank and financial data safe?
Yes. August tracks rent through open banking via Plaid, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and the connection is read-only, so no one can move money. You can disconnect at any time, and your records remain yours to export.
I started letting before I sorted this out. Can I catch up?
Yes. Add your property and August shows you what is already in place and what is missing, so you can close the gaps in order rather than guessing. Letting first and sorting the paperwork later is the most common way accidental landlords come unstuck, and the checklist is built to get you compliant from wherever you are starting.
How does August keep up with the RRA and other rules?
The checklist and reminders are kept current as the law changes, so when a requirement shifts you are prompted rather than left to find out. August Intelligence explains what the changes mean in plain English, including how the move to assured periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 affect what you can and cannot do.
Can August tell me what I am legally required to do?
Yes. The compliance checklist names every duty that applies to your property, gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent and the How to Rent guide, tracks each deadline, and stores the proof once it is done. It reflects the rules as they stand under the Renters' Rights Act, so you are not working from out-of-date guidance.
I am only letting for a while. Is it still worth setting up?
Yes, and arguably more so. A temporary let carries the same legal duties as a permanent one from the first day of the tenancy, and the penalties for missing them do not shrink because you only meant to let for a year. August keeps the certificates, deadlines and rent records in order for as long as you need, and your data stays exportable if you stop.
I haven't been a landlord before. How will I use it?
That is exactly who August is built for. Rather than assuming you already know the rules, it tells you what you need to do and when, from protecting the deposit within 30 days to serving the right documents at the start of the tenancy. August Intelligence answers the questions new landlords actually ask, such as what consent to let means or what a periodic tenancy looks like now.
Is August worth it if I only have one property?
Yes. August is free for up to two properties, so a single let costs nothing to run. The compliance checklist, document storage and rent tracking are all on the free plan, which is usually everything a one-property landlord needs. Most accidental landlords start here and only move to a paid plan if they take on more.
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
Is my bank and financial data safe?
Yes. August tracks rent through open banking via Plaid, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and the connection is read-only, so no one can move money. You can disconnect at any time, and your records remain yours to export.
I started letting before I sorted this out. Can I catch up?
Yes. Add your property and August shows you what is already in place and what is missing, so you can close the gaps in order rather than guessing. Letting first and sorting the paperwork later is the most common way accidental landlords come unstuck, and the checklist is built to get you compliant from wherever you are starting.
How does August keep up with the RRA and other rules?
The checklist and reminders are kept current as the law changes, so when a requirement shifts you are prompted rather than left to find out. August Intelligence explains what the changes mean in plain English, including how the move to assured periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 affect what you can and cannot do.
Can August tell me what I am legally required to do?
Yes. The compliance checklist names every duty that applies to your property, gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent and the How to Rent guide, tracks each deadline, and stores the proof once it is done. It reflects the rules as they stand under the Renters' Rights Act, so you are not working from out-of-date guidance.
I am only letting for a while. Is it still worth setting up?
Yes, and arguably more so. A temporary let carries the same legal duties as a permanent one from the first day of the tenancy, and the penalties for missing them do not shrink because you only meant to let for a year. August keeps the certificates, deadlines and rent records in order for as long as you need, and your data stays exportable if you stop.
I haven't been a landlord before. How will I use it?
That is exactly who August is built for. Rather than assuming you already know the rules, it tells you what you need to do and when, from protecting the deposit within 30 days to serving the right documents at the start of the tenancy. August Intelligence answers the questions new landlords actually ask, such as what consent to let means or what a periodic tenancy looks like now.
Is August worth it if I only have one property?
Yes. August is free for up to two properties, so a single let costs nothing to run. The compliance checklist, document storage and rent tracking are all on the free plan, which is usually everything a one-property landlord needs. Most accidental landlords start here and only move to a paid plan if they take on more.
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 tenancies · No commitment
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 tenancies · No commitment
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 tenancies · No commitment
