This learning path takes you through the regulatory framework for rental and leasing businesses in order. Each step links to a guide that covers one part of your obligations. Follow them in sequence to build a complete picture.
Step 1 — Find out which regulations apply
Identify the full set of workplace and sector-specific obligations that apply to your business. Understand which regulators — HSE, FCA, DVSA, Trading Standards — enforce each duty.
Step 2 — Set up your workplace safely
Work through the five universal duties every rental or leasing business must meet: health and safety, fire safety, employers' liability insurance, equality and data protection.
Step 3 — Meet your rental and leasing regulatory duties
Get FCA authorisation for consumer hire agreements over 3 months. Insure and maintain your hire vehicles. Meet PUWER and LOLER duties on hired plant and machinery. Comply with consumer rights and unfair trading rules.
Step 4 — Confirm you have covered everything
Work through the compliance checklist to confirm every obligation is in place.