Free tools

Free LetSentry tool. The full result is shown on the page — no account, email address or payment required.

FAQ

Are all the free tools really free with no signup? Yes. Every tool on this page returns its full result without an account, email address or payment. Signup is only offered after you've already seen the answer, and only if you want to save your work.

Where does the guidance in these tools come from? Each tool cites its sources on the page. We only use GOV.UK, HMRC, legislation.gov.uk and the relevant English local council website. We don't republish paid third-party interpretations.

Do the tools cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? The compliance tools are scoped to England only, apart from the Scottish short-term let control-area check. Housing law in Wales (Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016), Scotland (PRT) and Northern Ireland differs materially and is not modelled.

Do I need to register on the PRS Database? Yes, once it applies to your region. Draft regulations set out a region-by-region start, beginning with the West Midlands on 15 December 2026, with all other purposes following on 15 September 2027. These are draft regulations, so check GOV.UK for your region's confirmed date. Source: draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (legislation.gov.uk).

Are these tools a substitute for checking with my council? No. Every lookup is educational reference data drawn from GOV.UK and council websites. Licensing status is decided by your local authority — always confirm on the council's own page before you let.

Do I need an account to use them? No. Every tool on this page shows its full result without a signup, account or email address.