Why it matters
What Notify means for a landlord
The hard part of keeping a let in order is rarely knowing the rule; it is remembering the date months later. Notify sends the same reminders for every certificate and deadline you record, so a landlord with one flat gets the same early warning as a large portfolio. It is a product feature, not a legal requirement, and it can only remind you about dates you have entered, so the first step is adding each certificate’s expiry date.
Worked example
How it plays out
Mel records a gas safety record for her flat in Bath that expires on 30 November. The 90-day email arrives on 1 September and she leaves it. The 30-day email on 31 October prompts her to book an engineer, who comes on 12 November. She uploads the new record with its new expiry date, which sets up next year’s reminders.
Common mistakes
Where landlords go wrong
- 01Adding certificates without expiry dates, so there is nothing to remind you about.
- 02Sending reminders to an inbox nobody checks.
- 03Waiting for the last reminder before booking an engineer.
What to do
A short checklist
- Enter the expiry date for every certificate you hold.
- Check which email address reminders go to.
- Book the work at the 30-day reminder at the latest.
