Make sure landlord registration is current
Must be done
Things we recommend you do
Complete Safety Checks
Check all electrical items are functioning
Arrange for a Gas Safety check
Arrange for an Energy Performce Certificate (EPC)
Carbon Monoxide detectors in place and functioning
Smoke alarms in place and functioning (must be hard wired)
Review risk of Legionella and take action where necessary
Inventory
Complile an Inventory of Household items
Take meter readings for all utilities
Finding a Tenant
Do you need to advertise for a tenant
Ensure the adverts detail the landlord registration number and EPC rating
Arrange viewings - with the current tenants permission if occupied
Check references and emergency contact details
Give tenant a copy of draft lease and other paperwork
Set up a tenancy
Is tenancy a short assured tenancy
Serve AT5 form
Serve prior grounds notification
Sign tenancy agreement
Sign tenancy agreement
Provide tenant with copy of tenancy agreement and information pack (before tenancy start date)
Give tenant copy of the gas safety check
Give tenant copy of the electrical safety check
Ensure the EPC certificate is in the property
