Landlord compliance has never been more consequential.
Section 21 abolished. All tenancies go periodic. New repair deadlines. PRS Database registration coming. PRS Shield keeps every obligation tracked, documented, and on time - backed by an HMRC-supervised compliance firm with 28 years of financial services experience.
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Why compliance matters right now
A wave of legislation has landed in the last 18 months. Self-managing landlords face the same obligations as institutional investors - without the compliance teams to match. The penalties are severe and enforcement is increasing.
| Obligation | Consequence of failure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctions screening Mandatory for letting agents from May 2025. For private landlords, there is no formal screening duty - but receiving rent from a sanctioned tenant may breach financial sanctions regulations. Screening before letting is strongly recommended. | Risk of dealing with sanctioned assets · OFSI enforcement · Reputational and legal exposure | Strongly recommended |
| Right to Rent verification Every adult occupier must be verified before their tenancy begins. Fines were significantly increased in 2024. | Up to £20,000 per occupier · Criminal liability if awareness ignored | Live now |
| Awaab's Law - repair response Emergency hazards must be addressed within 24 hours. Significant damp and mould within 14 days. Deadlines apply to all tenancies. | Fines · Disrepair claims · Liability for tenant harm | Live now |
| Renters' Rights Act 2025 All tenancies become periodic. Section 21 abolished. Rent increases require a Section 13 notice. Written statement of terms mandatory. | Fines · Loss of possession rights · Invalid notices | 1 May 2026 |
| PRS Database registration Every landlord and property must be registered on the national Private Rented Sector Database. Cannot advertise or obtain possession orders without it. | Up to £40,000 fine · Advertising ban · No possession orders | Late 2026 |
Everything you need to stay compliant
AI document scanning and extraction
Upload your certificates and our AI extracts the document type, expiry date, and certificate number automatically - pre-filling your records before you confirm. Works on Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, HMO licences, and more.
Sanctions & identity checks
DIATF-certified sanctions screening on every tenant and guarantor - cross-referenced against three credit bureaus to verify address history alongside sanctions and PEP lists. Pass, refer to a KYC expert, or fail - with full audit trail.
Right to Rent
Digital Right to Rent verification for British and Irish passport holders via a DIATF-certified Identity Service Provider - independently assessed against UK Government standards. Share code logging for all other nationalities, with follow-up reminders built in.
Document vault
Gas safety, EICR, EPC, tenancy agreements - all stored securely with 5-year retention.
Expiry alerts
30-day and 7-day reminders for every certificate. Automated reminders to help you stay on top of every renewal deadline.
Section 13 & Section 8 notices
Generate valid rent increase notices and possession notices with pre-filled tenancy data. Compliant with the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Tenancy agreement e-signing
Send your AST for electronic signature via BoldSign. Tenants sign on any device - the signed PDF is stored in your vault automatically.
Tenancy setup wizard
A guided six-stage workflow walks you through every compliance step - from adding tenants to serving documents - so nothing gets missed.
Tenant document acknowledgement
Tenants receive all statutory documents in one email and confirm receipt with a single click. You get a timestamped audit record.
Tenant portal - proof of serving
Every tenancy gets a permanent, no-login link for your tenant. All documents and certificates available to download at any time - with a timestamped access record. When a tenant opens their Gas Safety certificate, that's logged. Proof your tenant received it, not just that you sent it.
Prescribed Info & How to Rent
Auto-generate the statutory Prescribed Information PDF with your deposit details pre-filled. The latest How to Rent guide is attached and served automatically.
Compliance Q&A assistant
Ask questions about your landlord obligations and get instant answers from an AI trained on UK compliance law - AML, Right to Rent, Renters' Rights Act, and more.
SAR Decision Support Tool
Not sure whether to file a Suspicious Activity Report? Describe the situation and our AI - backed by Fundsure's AML expertise - will assess whether a SAR is likely required and draft a narrative outline.
PRS Database ready
Your property data is already structured for PRS Database registration. When MHCLG opens registration in your area, your details are pre-filled and ready to file - with Fundsure positioned as an intermediary filer.
Portfolio analytics
Compliance status across every property at a glance. RAG dashboard, certificate expiry timeline, Section 13 rent review calendar, and downloadable annual compliance summary.
Rent ledger & arrears tracking
Log every payment, track arrears automatically, and export your income history in MTD-ready CSV format - compatible with Hammock, Xero, and Landlord Studio. The compliance record your accountant actually needs. Standard and Portfolio plans.
Maintenance log & Awaab's Law
Tenants report repairs via their tenant portal - no login, no app, no phone calls. Every issue is timestamped, classified by hazard level, and tracked against Awaab's Law deadlines - your best defence in a deposit dispute or Section 8 proceeding.
Server-timestamped deposit photos
Photograph every room before the tenant moves in. Photos are date-stamped by PRS Shield's servers - not your phone - making them independent, tamper-proof evidence in any deposit dispute. Check-out photos are shown side by side with check-in photos for instant comparison.
End-of-tenancy checklist
A structured workflow for when tenants leave - deposit return deadline countdown, check-out inspection, final meter readings, council tax vacancy letter, and utility notifications generated in one click. Never miss the 10-day deposit return window.
How it works
Get compliant in three simple steps
Sign up and add your properties
Create your account, choose your plan, and add your properties in minutes. We'll track your certificate expiry dates from day one.
Run your compliance checks
Run sanctions screening on every tenant via a DIATF-certified identity verification provider. Verify Right to Rent digitally, send your tenancy agreement for e-signing, and serve all statutory documents to tenants - with a one-click acknowledgement link and full audit trail.
Stay protected automatically
Automated reminders at 30 and 7 days before every certificate expiry and Right to Rent renewal. Awaab's Law repair deadlines tracked automatically. Deposit return countdowns when tenancies end. PRS Database registration data collected in the background - ready to file when MHCLG opens your area.
How PRS Shield compares
There are tools that tick a single box. PRS Shield is the only platform built for self-managing landlords, backed by a regulated compliance firm, that covers every obligation in one place.
| Feature |  PRS Shield | LetHQ | LandlordsUK | Goodlord |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMRC-supervised firm backstop | Agents only | |||
| Full AML + PEP + sanctions (DIATF-certified) | Sanctions only | Agents only | ||
| Right to Rent biometric verification | Agents only | |||
| Tenancy setup wizard | Agents only | |||
| AI document scanning and extraction | ||||
| Compliance Q&A assistant | ||||
| Rent ledger & arrears tracking | ||||
| Maintenance log & Awaab's Law deadlines | ||||
| Server-timestamped deposit photos | ||||
| End-of-tenancy workflow | Agents only | |||
| SAR Decision Support Tool | ||||
| PRS Database registration workflow | ||||
| 5-year HMRC-compliant audit trail | Agents only | |||
| Serves self-managing landlords |
Competitor information based on publicly available product pages. March 2026.
The team behind PRS Shield
Professional compliance expertise, not just software.
- Compliance Officer and MLRO (SMF16/17) of two FCA-regulated firms
- Nominated Officer for anti-money laundering at a Trust and Corporate Services Provider
- Former Chief Administration Officer, Global Markets UK - BNP Paribas
- Non-Executive Director and Audit Chair of an AIM-listed stockbroker
- 28+ years in financial services compliance, regulation, and governance
- Member of the Institute of Directors · Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
“PRS Shield exists because I've spent 28 years watching compliance obligations grow while affordable, professional support for landlords remained non-existent. Every check on this platform is backed by the same standards I apply to regulated financial services firms.”
- Steve Middleton, Founder · Fundsure Ltd
Trusted by landlords across England
We're in early access. Join our founding landlords and help shape the platform.
James H.
London · 3 properties
“Finally a compliance platform built for landlords who take their obligations seriously - not just a checkbox tool.”
Sarah R.
Manchester · 1 property
“The tenancy wizard walked me through everything I needed to do. I couldn't have set up the tenancy correctly on my own.”
Mark P.
Bristol · 5 properties
“I've been self-managing for years and never had a single tool that covered everything. The compliance dashboard makes it immediately clear what needs doing and when.”
Testimonials from early access users. We're collecting verified reviews - check back soon.
Simple, transparent pricing
All plans include a 28-day free trial and a minimum 5-year audit trail backed by an HMRC-supervised firm
Start with a 28-day free trial - no charge until day 29. Cancel before day 28 and you won't be charged.
Not sure which plan? Take the free 2-minute compliance check first - no account needed.
ESSENTIALS
For landlords with existing long-term tenants who need a compliant record and certificate tracking
inc. VAT · or £14.99/month
- 1 sanctions & AML check (DIATF-certified)
- Document vault - 5-year minimum retention
- Certificate expiry tracking
- 30 & 7-day renewal reminders
- Tamper-resistant audit trail
- Tenancy setup wizard - guided six-stage workflow
- Prescribed Information generator
- How to Rent auto-serve
- Tenant document acknowledgement
- Share code logging with follow-up system
- AI document scanning and extraction
- Rent ledger & arrears tracking
- Maintenance log & Awaab's Law deadlines
- Server-timestamped check-in photos
- End-of-tenancy checklist
- HMRC-supervised firm backstop
STANDARD
For landlords onboarding new tenants this year - Right to Rent checks, e-signing, and a full compliance record
inc. VAT · or £24.99/month
- Everything in Essentials
- 2 sanctions checks
- 1 digital Right to Rent check (DIATF-certified)
- AST tenancy agreement e-signing
- Compliance Q&A assistant
- AI-drafted maintenance responses
- PRS Database registration workflow (from late 2026)
- Section 13 rent increase notices
- Section 8 possession notices
Not sure which plan? Start with Essentials and add checks as you need them - or contact us at support@prs-shield.co.uk
Additional checks available: AML £35 · Right to Rent £29 · Guarantor £35 · E-sign £15 · SAR review £75 · PRS filing £49 (from late 2026). All prices inc. VAT.