OBL-034
Landlord obligations · England
Provide Landlord Address for Service — landlord obligations in England
You must give the tenant an address in England and Wales where legal notices can be served on you. This is a one-off per tenancy. If you don't, rent is not due until you comply. This ensures tenants can send formal correspondence.
Applies to
All landlords of premises covered by Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 Part VI (most
Evidence
Documentary evidence required
Jurisdiction
England
Statutory basis
The law that creates this obligation
What the law requires
Your obligations as a landlord
- Who this applies to: All landlords of premises covered by Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 Part VI (most residential tenancies).
- When it applies: At the start of the tenancy or when the address changes.
- What you must do: Give the tenant a written notice stating your service address in England and Wales.
Evidence standard
What good evidence looks like
Your compliance file should contain
- Written record or document confirming this obligation has been met
- Date of compliance — email timestamp, signed receipt, or platform log
Workspace task: Upload address notice
Upload a copy of the written notice given to the tenant stating your service address.
Upload a copy of the written notice given to the tenant stating your service address.
Record this obligation in your LettingsLedger workspace
Upload evidence, set reminders, and build a timestamped compliance record — all in one place.
Failure and enforcement
Consequences of non-compliance
What happens if you do not comply
Rent and service charges are treated as not due until you comply.
Related guides
Further reading for landlords
LettingsLedger is a compliance evidence governance platform. It is not a legal services provider and does not provide legal advice. Content is derived from UK primary legislation at legislation.gov.uk and official GOV.UK sources. Reflects the position as at June 2026. A GovProtocol product by Pertheo Limited.