Tenancy Legal Checks

Review the required terms, documents and protections before agreeing

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The Final Go/No-Go Document Check

For a new assured periodic tenancy in England, the landlord must give you the required written tenancy information before the agreement is made. Check the property's safety documents and deposit arrangements before you commit.

Required Documents Checklist

All of these must be provided before you sign the tenancy agreement

Written Tenancy Information *?

Required before a new tenancy is agreed

Gas Safety Certificate *

Check the current record before moving in

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) *

Must be available before the property is marketed or let

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

Electrical installations must be inspected at least every 5 years

Deposit Protection Information?

To be provided within 30 days of paying deposit

Tenancy Agreement Check

Rent amount and payment date clear

Rent period and rolling tenancy terms are clear

Tenant notice terms understood

Know how much notice you need to give

No obviously unfair terms?

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